Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire and Iran Nuclear Issue

On 29 April 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation lasting about 90 minutes to 1½ hours. Trump proposed a ceasefire in Ukraine timed to Victory Day on 9 May and declined Putin’s offer to assist with Iran’s enriched-uranium program.

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The war began with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, now in its fourth year. President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin discussed the issue on 29 April 2026, following a prior call on 9 March 2026. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov relayed the Kremlin’s view.

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The Ukraine war spans four years with heavy casualties. The 2025 truce lasted three days; Ukraine reports over 400 Easter ceasefire violations. Belgorod attack killed three civilians; Ukrainian drones struck a Russian oil site >1 500 km away.

Kyiv Independent

Trump called the call “very good,” said a ceasefire was near, and stressed that Russian help with Iran’s enrichment was secondary to ending Ukraine’s war. Ushakov described the call as “friendly, frank and businesslike,” confirmed Putin’s willingness to announce a Victory Day ceasefire, and noted Russia’s readiness to aid Iran negotiations.

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Kyiv rejects ceasefires lacking its consent, accusing Moscow of using pauses to regroup. Ukrainian officials label the 2025 truce ineffective. Trump’s claim that Ukraine’s forces were defeated remains unverified.

Kyiv Independent

Recent Belgorod shelling killed three civilians; Ukrainian drones hit a Russian oil pumping station near Perm, over 1 500 km from the front, illustrating ongoing cross-border strikes.

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Reports say the call lasted 90 minutes, “over an hour and a half,” or “more than 1½ hours.” Some say Putin announced a Victory Day ceasefire; others note only a proposal. Details of Russia’s Iran-enrichment assistance remain vague.

Bloomberg

“We had a good talk, I've known him a long time,” — Donald Trump, President of the United States

The Straits Times

“I suggested a little bit of a ceasefire, and I think he might do that. He might announce something having to do with that,” — Donald Trump, President of the United States

Kyiv Independent

“He told me he'd like to be involved with the enrichment, if he can help us get it. I said, 'I'd much rather have you be involved with ending the war with Ukraine,'” — Donald Trump, President of the United States

Trump says he discussed Ukraine ceasefire with Putin, prefers Russia not get involved with Iran enrichment

“Vladimir Putin considers Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran to be the right one, as this should give negotiations a chance and, overall, help to stabilise the situation.” — Yuri Ushakov, Kremlin aide

The New Zealand Herald

A Victory Day ceasefire could open a brief diplomatic window, but Kyiv’s refusal of unsanctioned pauses limits any immediate settlement.

Kyiv Independent