Russian President Vladimir Putin and former US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation discussing key global flashpoints, including the India-Pakistan conflict, as confirmed by Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov.
During a briefing, Ushakov revealed that the two leaders discussed tensions in the Middle East and the India-Pakistan armed conflict, which had escalated after the Pahalgam terror attack. “They touched upon the armed conflict between India and Pakistan, which was stopped with the personal participation of President Trump,” he said, as reported by Russian news agency TASS. No specific details of Trump’s involvement were disclosed.
The Pahalgam attack, which killed 26 civilians, led India to launch Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan responded with retaliatory strikes, before both nations declared a ceasefire on May 10.
Trump later provided his version of the call on Truth Social, revealing that they also spoke about the Ukraine war, Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and other critical issues.
“We discussed the attack on Russia’s docked airplanes by Ukraine… It was a good conversation, but not one that will lead to immediate peace,” Trump posted. He emphasized that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons, stating both leaders agreed on the urgency.
Putin reportedly expressed a willingness to aid in nuclear discussions with Iran. Trump criticized Iran’s delayed decision-making, calling for a definitive resolution soon.
Meanwhile, Russia hinted at a military response to Ukrainian drone strikes inside Russian territory, blaming the West for supporting these attacks.
This call signals a notable dialogue between two former world leaders amid multiple global crises.
