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Trump Gets Calls from Putin, Zelensky; Discusses Iran Deal

6/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump received calls from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on June 14, 2026, and said Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz was close and that ending Ukraine war could improve U.S.-Russian ties.
Zelensky reported front gains and thanked the United States for Javelin missiles and Patriot systems.
Ukrainian drone strikes hit facilities in Tula and Yaroslavl, causing casualties in Oryol and Bryansk.

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC, led by Saudi King Faisal, embargoed the United States and other Israel supporters, pushing world oil prices up nearly 300% by March 1974 and prompting Nixon’s $2.2 billion emergency aid and a strategic petroleum reserve expansion. On June 14 2026 former President Donald Trump discussed an Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, echoing those 1970s energy-security moves.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump received calls from Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on June 14, 2026, and said Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz was close and that ending Ukraine war could improve U.S.-Russian ties.
Zelensky reported front gains and thanked the United States for Javelin missiles and Patriot systems.
Ukrainian drone strikes hit facilities in Tula and Yaroslavl, causing casualties in Oryol and Bryansk.

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