Kremlin says Putin downplayed immediate Ukraine talks in Trump call

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Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump on Friday that Kyiv had undermined the possibility of an immediate resumption of trilateral Ukraine peace talks after it hit Moscow with drones during last month's election, the Kremlin said. Putin also offered help to Iran to end the Middle East war ahead of a summit, according to separate reports. Trump has ruled out a new Iran attack before the US midterm elections, and Iran's president said talks with Iran can only succeed without threats.

Why it matters：The call shows diplomacy stalling on Ukraine while the US tries to contain the Iran conflict before its elections.

Key points

  • Putin blamed Kyiv's drone strikes for blocking talks.
  • Putin offered Iran help to end the Middle East war.
  • Trump ruled out a new Iran attack before the midterms.

Sources (original reporting)

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