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Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine and Iran Conflicts With Putin
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 9, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 1, 2026
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At a March 9, 2026 press appearance in Doral, Florida, President Trump said he had a “very good call” with Russian President Putin, discussing both the Ukraine war and the Iran conflict. He said Putin “wants to be helpful,” urging an end to the Ukraine-Russia war as a way to assist on the Iran issue
Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine and Iran Conflicts With Putin in Recent Call
Key Details of Trump's Recent Call With Putin
By Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson
Overview of the Conversation
DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he had a "very good call" with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
Ukraine Conflict Discussion
"There's tremendous hatred between President Putin and (Ukraine's) President Zelenskiy. They can't seem to get it together, but I think it was a positive call on that subject," Trump said.
Iran Conflict and Russia's Role
Trump added that Putin "wants to be helpful" with the Iran conflict.
Trump's Suggestions to Putin
"I said, 'You could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine-Russia war over with. That will be more helpful,'" Trump told reporters in a press conference at his Florida golf club.
Putin's Proposal for Iran
A foreign policy aide for Putin said on Monday that Putin proposed an idea for a "quick political and diplomatic end to the Iranian conflict."
Background and Context
Trump recently has expressed dismay about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which started more than four years ago.
(Reporting by Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson; editing by Costas Pitas)
Key Takeaways
- •Trump characterized his call with Putin as “very good,” stating they discussed both the Russia‑Ukraine war and the Middle East situation (Iran conflict) and that Putin “wants to be helpful” therein.
- •He reportedly told Putin that resolving the Ukraine conflict would be the most helpful way for Russia to assist in easing tensions involving Iran.
- •According to Putin’s foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov, the call was “businesslike, frank and constructive,” and Putin proposed a swift “political and diplomatic” solution to the Iran conflict (yahoo.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Trump says he discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin
1What did Trump discuss with Putin?
Trump discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, including Iran, during his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2What was Putin's stance regarding the Iran conflict?
Putin proposed a quick political and diplomatic end to the Iranian conflict.
3How did Trump describe his call with Putin?
Trump described the call as 'very good' and said it was positive concerning resolving the Ukraine conflict.
4Did Trump mention any solutions for the Ukraine-Russia war?
Trump urged Putin to help bring the Ukraine-Russia war to an end, considering it would be helpful for broader stability.
5Where did Trump speak to reporters about his call with Putin?
Trump spoke to reporters about the call during a press conference at his golf club in Doral, Florida.
