On Wednesday, April 29, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U. S. President Donald Trump held a phone conversation, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.

The call lasted more than an hour and a half and covered a wide range of pressing issues across multiple fronts.

One of the central topics was the situation in Ukraine. Putin told Trump that Russian forces currently maintain the strategic initiative and are pushing Ukrainian troops back along nearly the entire front line. Ushakov said this assessment was provided at Trump’s request, with Putin outlining developments on the ground and emphasizing the pressure being exerted on opposing positions.

Continuing on the same issue, the Russian president stated that Moscow intends to achieve all the objectives of what it calls its special military operation. He also accused the authorities in Kiev of resorting to what he described as terrorist tactics, claiming that attacks are being carried out against civilian infrastructure inside Russia.

Trump, for his part, expressed confidence that Moscow and Kiev could eventually reach an agreement and bring the conflict to an end. Both leaders, according to Ushakov, shared a similar view of the Ukrainian leadership under Vladimir Zelensky, suggesting there are signs Kiev may be deliberately prolonging the confrontation.

The U.S. president also voiced support for Russia’s proposal to introduce a temporary ceasefire during Victory Day commemorations, noting the holiday’s significance as a shared remembrance of the defeat of Nazism in World War II.

Beyond Ukraine, the conversation extended to the Middle East. Putin described Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire regime with Iran as the right move. At the same time, he warned against the risks of a potential U.S. ground operation against Iran, calling such a scenario dangerous.

Putin added that Moscow would continue active engagement with Tehran, the Gulf states, Washington, and Tel Aviv as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Ushakov also said Russia had presented the United States with several proposals aimed at resolving disagreements surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.