Details of the Phone Call Between Putin and Trump
It was announced that the phone call between the Russian and US leaders took place in a cordial atmosphere and that both sides hung up at the exact same time.
It was stated that the phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump was extremely productive and friendly, with neither leader wanting to be the first to hang up.
Details of the Conversation
Kremlin foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov stated that the phone call between the two leaders lasted an hour and a half and was extremely comprehensive. Ushakov noted that neither leader wanted to be the first to hang up the phone and that they hung up at the exact same time.
Diesel Fuel Agreement
During the conversation, the presidents agreed on Russia supplying diesel fuel to the US and global markets. This situation led to an unexpected and temporary easing of US sanctions on Russian fuel.
Ukraine's Reaction
The US step toward the fuel agreement and the temporary relaxation of sanctions caused unease in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the diesel agreement, describing it as a weak decision.
Peace Efforts and Talks
The Kremlin stated that the majority of the conversation focused on efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Putin noted that he considered the prospect of trilateral peace talks resuming in the near future to be low.