85 Minutes of Discussion: What Was Exchanged Between Putin and Trump?

July 5, 2026 - 05:20 | Last updated July 5, 2026 - 05:20

The call gained special importance given its timing, as it coincided with rapid developments in the Ukraine war files and the situation in the Middle East.

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Amid escalating international tensions and overlapping hot-button issues between the Middle East and Europe, a lengthy phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump has once again highlighted the direct communication channels between Moscow and Washington at a time when the world is witnessing rapid political and security transformations.

The Kremlin announced that the phone call between the two presidents lasted one hour and 25 minutes, making it one of the longest conversations between them since Trump returned to the White House in early 2025. According to Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov, the call was characterized by a practical and constructive tone, as both sides agreed to continue communication and hold a new call in the near future.

According to data from the Russian news agency TASS, this call is the fourteenth between Putin and Trump since the latter returned to the presidency, reflecting the continuation of direct dialogue despite deep differences between the two countries. Statistics indicate that four calls took place during 2026, compared to ten calls during 2025, signaling the intensity of political communication between the two sides.

The latest call came after a previous call on June 14, coinciding with Trump's 80th birthday, while this time it was initiated by the American side, coinciding with the US celebrations of the 250th anniversary of its independence.

The call gained special importance given its timing, as it coincided with rapid developments in the Ukraine war files, the situation in the Middle East, in addition to bilateral relations between the two countries. During the call, both sides stressed the importance of continuing direct dialogue in managing complex international issues.

During the conversation, which the Kremlin described as 'practical and constructive,' the Russian president congratulated his American counterpart on the occasion of Independence Day, renewing his invitation to visit Russia. The two sides also discussed developments in the Ukraine war, where Putin presented his view of the field situation and the progress of Russian forces, while Trump affirmed his support for the path of peaceful solutions, indicating that ending the conflict could open broader horizons for economic cooperation between the two countries.

The call also addressed the Iranian file, where Putin expressed Moscow's readiness to contribute to de-escalation, while the two presidents agreed to continue communication in the coming period, stressing the importance of maintaining political, military, and economic dialogue between Washington and Moscow.