President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his recent phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin yielded “no progress at all” regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine. The call came at a critical moment, just two days after the U.S. temporarily paused weapons shipments to Ukraine — a move that has raised international concern.
“We haven’t paused anything,” Trump clarified before boarding Air Force One en route to Iowa. “But we have to make sure we have enough for ourselves.”
The call, which reportedly lasted over an hour, focused primarily on two major issues: Iran and Ukraine. According to the Kremlin, both leaders engaged in “detailed discussions” on these matters, though clear solutions remain elusive.
🕊️ Ukraine War: No Breakthrough in U.S.–Russia Dialogue
Trump reiterated his dissatisfaction with the war, stating he is “not happy” about the current situation in Ukraine. However, he admitted there was no movement toward peace in the latest discussion with Putin.
“I didn’t make any progress at all,” Trump told reporters.
On the other side, Yuri Ushakov, Putin’s foreign policy adviser, said that while Iran and the broader Middle East were discussed extensively, the topic of U.S. weapons supply to Ukraine did not come up in the call.
Ushakov also emphasized that Russia still views its conflict with Ukraine as a bilateral issue, suggesting that the U.S. should refrain from interfering in peace negotiations. According to him, Putin restated that Russia would not abandon its goals in Ukraine, reinforcing the notion that Moscow remains committed to its strategic objectives.
🧭 Iran Tensions Also in Focus
In addition to Ukraine, the two leaders also discussed the escalating tensions with Iran. Ushakov noted that Putin emphasized the need for resolving the Iranian situation strictly through diplomatic means.
While no specific resolutions were announced, both parties acknowledged the growing complexity in the Middle East, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its regional influence.
🔍 The Bigger Picture
Trump’s efforts to broker peace in Ukraine have seen limited success since his return to the global diplomatic stage. With the 2024 U.S. election season intensifying, foreign policy — particularly involving Russia, Ukraine, and Iran — is once again under the spotlight.
This latest call may not have produced a breakthrough, but it highlights the ongoing attempts to keep diplomatic channels open amid rising global tensions.
