Trump holds phone call with Putin to discuss ‘quick’ ending to Iran war

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Lucy Quaggin,Teresa Elena FrontadoMarch 9, 2026 at 09:21 PM

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On March 10, 2026, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call initiated by Washington to discuss international issues. The Kremlin reported that the leaders engaged in a "serious and constructive" conversation, primarily focusing on the ongoing US-Israeli military campaign in Iran. Putin advocated for a swift political and diplomatic resolution to the conflict. The discussion also included the situation in Ukraine and bilateral negotiations between the US and Russia regarding that conflict. This was the first call between the two leaders since December.

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