Trump reveals ‘very good’ call with Putin on Ukraine and Iran

 

Trump reveals ‘very good’ call with Putin on Ukraine and Iran

 

The Russian President proposed ideas for a "quick political and diplomatic end" to the Iranian conflict, describing the hour-long talk as "frank and businesslike"

 

EUalive with agencies

March 10, 2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed on Monday that he held a “very good call” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing the protracted Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

 

The revelation, made during a press conference at Trump’s Florida golf club, underscores the peculiar rapport between the two leaders – one that persists despite geopolitical rifts, mutual sanctions, and competing alliances – raising eyebrows about potential backroom deals that could reshape global conflicts at Ukraine’s expense.

 

Trump described the conversation as positive, noting the “tremendous hatred” between Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, yet framing the exchange on Ukraine as constructive. “They can’t seem to get it together, but I think it was a positive call on that subject,” Trump said.

 

Regarding Iran, Trump revealed that Putin expressed a desire to “be helpful” in resolving the Middle East turmoil. Trump’s retort: “I said, ‘You could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine-Russia war over with. That will be more helpful.'”

 

A Kremlin foreign policy aide confirmed Putin proposed ideas for a “quick political and diplomatic end” to the Iranian conflict, describing the hour-long talk as “frank and businesslike.”

 

This exchange arrives at a pivotal moment: The U.S.-led assault on Iran, launched 28 February, has stranded tankers, disrupted global energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and propelled oil prices above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.

 

Bizarre bromance

At first glance, the war appears to undermine Putin, costing Russia a key ally in Tehran whose proxies and arms deals have bolstered Moscow’s influence. Yet, the Trump-Putin dynamic – often dubbed a “bizarre bromance” for its mix of public flattery and covert synergies – reveals a more nuanced picture where mutual interests prevail, even as Ukraine hangs in the balance.

 

The skyrocketing oil prices, fuelled by the Hormuz blockade and Iranian strikes on Gulf infrastructure, have proven a bonanza for Russia. Moscow’s Urals crude, previously discounted under Western sanctions, now fetches premiums, with exports to India and China surging.

 

Analysts estimate this windfall could add billions to Russia’s coffers, bolstering its war machine in Ukraine despite sanctions.

 

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov acknowledged the “significant bump” in demand for Russian energy, attributing it directly to the Iran conflict.

 

Compounding the irony, Trump – facing domestic backlash over soaring U.S. gas prices – granted India a 30-day waiver on 6 March to purchase stranded Russian oil, easing global supply pressures without directly benefiting Moscow significantly, per U.S. officials.

 

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent framed it as a “stop-gap measure” to prevent Iran from “taking global energy hostage,” authorizing only pre-loaded cargoes.

 

Yet, critics argue this indirectly sustains Russian revenues, undermining efforts to isolate Putin over Ukraine.

 

Energy Secretary Chris Wright defended the move, blaming price hikes on “fear” rather than shortages, predicting a short-term blip.

 

Looking ahead, speculation swirls around deeper quid pro quo. Russia has long offered to store Iran’s enriched uranium – over 400 kilograms at near-weapons-grade levels – as a mediator, a proposal floated pre-war in February 2026.

 

If Trump enlists Putin for mediation or uranium transfer to avert nuclear escalation, analysts warn Putin will demand reciprocity – likely eased Ukraine pressure or sanctions relief.

 

This bizarre interplay, rooted in Trump’s past praise for Putin and their 2018 Helsinki summit, could prolong Ukraine’s agony while stabilizing energy markets. As the Iran war enters its second week, with over 1,332 Iranian civilian deaths and U.S. losses mounting, the Trump-Putin axis exemplifies how personal ties can eclipse alliances, potentially at great cost to global stability.

 

With Reuters, with additional content by g.g.