Trump, Putin Discuss Iran and Ukraine Conflicts in Phone Call
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Trump, Putin Discuss Iran Crisis, Ukraine Amid Global Energy Turmoil
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News18•10-03-2026, 16:30
Trump, Putin Discuss Iran Crisis, Ukraine Amid Global Energy Turmoil
•US President Donald Trump called Russian President Vladimir Putin late Monday night to discuss the US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.
•The hour-long conversation focused on global energy disruption caused by American-Israeli strikes on Iran and the virtual closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
•Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov described the dialogue as "business-like, open and constructive," with both leaders sharing views on the Iran conflict.
•Putin warned that continued West Asia conflict risks seriously disrupting global oil and gas flows, leading to a new price reality.
•Russia, a reliable energy supplier, is ready to resume EU supplies if sanctions are lifted; India could double oil purchases with US waiver.