#Russian and US presidents discuss the Middle East situation and Russia-Ukraine negotiations through a call# [Russian and US presidents talk for about an hour, discussing the Middle East situation, Russia-Ukraine negotiations, etc.] On July 3rd local time, Russia’s President Assistant Ushakov said that the call between Russian President Putin and US President Trump has ended, lasting about an hour. He said that the conversation between Putin and Trump was “on the same frequency,” and was pragmatic and specific. #Putin and Trump had a pragmatic and specific conversation# #Russia said Putin and Trump were on the same frequency during their conversation#
Ushakov stated that during the call, Putin pointed out that Russia is willing to continue the negotiation process with Ukraine. Ushakov also said that Trump raised the issue of ending military operations in Ukraine during his conversation with Putin.
Ushakov indicated that the topic of suspending US weapons supply to Ukraine was not discussed during Putin and Trump’s call today. The two sides also did not discuss the specific date for the third round of Russia-Ukraine negotiations in Istanbul. Ushakov emphasized the importance of resolving the Middle East issue through political and diplomatic means during his conversation with Trump. He also said that a new call between the two heads of state could be organized within 24 hours if necessary.
Earlier on the 3rd, Russian President Putin stated that he would make a phone call with US President Trump that day. On the same day, US President Trump also announced that he would speak with Russian President Putin at 10 a.m. EDT (10 p.m. Beijing time).
Previously, there were media reports that on the eve of the US “Independence Day” on July 4th, the presidents of Russia and the United States would have a phone call. (By Wang Bin, Central Desk)