US EditionTrump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions
Trump and Putin discussed easing Russian oil sanctions and diplomatic proposals to resolve the Iran conflict and Ukraine war during their first call since December, lasting about one hour.
- On Monday, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone about Iran and other issues during a roughly one-hour call the Kremlin called 'frank and businesslike'.
- Residents in Tehran reported more than 20 powerful explosions with jets audible for nearly 30 minutes amid the heaviest raids, while the Pentagon confirmed deaths from a March 1 attack and the US State Department ordered drawdowns at ten diplomatic posts.
- Ushakov called the exchange a very substantial and useful exchange, saying Putin proposed a quick political and diplomatic settlement, while Trump offered his assessment of US-Israeli military operations.
- Wall Street closed higher after oil prices fell sharply from nearly 120 USD per barrel to below 90 USD, calming nerves as Iranian state television named Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader overseeing the armed forces and nuclear programme.
- Trump's prior claims about a 'granite-protected' nuclear site and long-term plans frame US posture, as he alleged Iran built this site last year and vowed 'ultimate victory' amid the widening war.
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The war in Iran has consequences: Russia sees its chance, Trump shakes and Ukraine pays the price. A comment by Kathrin Braun.
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