US EditionTrump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions
Trump and Putin discussed easing Russian oil sanctions and diplomatic proposals to resolve the Iran conflict and Ukraine war during their first call since December, lasting about one hour.
- On Monday, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone about Iran and other issues during a roughly one-hour call the Kremlin called 'frank and businesslike'.
- Residents in Tehran reported more than 20 powerful explosions with jets audible for nearly 30 minutes amid the heaviest raids, while the Pentagon confirmed deaths from a March 1 attack and the US State Department ordered drawdowns at ten diplomatic posts.
- Ushakov called the exchange a very substantial and useful exchange, saying Putin proposed a quick political and diplomatic settlement, while Trump offered his assessment of US-Israeli military operations.
- Wall Street closed higher after oil prices fell sharply from nearly 120 USD per barrel to below 90 USD, calming nerves as Iranian state television named Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei supreme leader overseeing the armed forces and nuclear programme.
- Trump's prior claims about a 'granite-protected' nuclear site and long-term plans frame US posture, as he alleged Iran built this site last year and vowed 'ultimate victory' amid the widening war.
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The Independent (US)Putin gives Trump easy way out of confused Iran war strategy – and he might take it
As Trump delivers bafflingly mixed messages about the end of the Iran war, he has suggested he may lift oil sanctions on Russia, but that will suit only one man – Vladimir Putin. World affairs editor Sam Kiley asks: whose side is the US president really on?
The oil price explosion as a result of the Iran war has positive consequences for Russia in the short term: the US president eases sanctions, money is flushed in Moscow's maraudous treasury. However, he is unlikely to achieve the price correction Putin wants.
Hegseth says Russia ‘should not be involved’ in Iran war
Asked about President Trump's phone call Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Hegseth responded, "I was not on it, but those that were said it was a strong call, reaffirming, hopefully, the opportunity for some peace in Russia and Ukraine, and also a recognition that as pertains to this conflict, they should not be involved."
Because of the Iran war, the oil price went through the ceiling. US President Trump has also announced the lifting of oil sanctions in order to calm the markets. Could Russia benefit from this?
Oil sanctions against Russia could fall – especially now that Putin's economy is on the brink. Trump wants to ease the pressure due to rising oil prices.
The tycoon: "We are not at all close to sending troops." On crude oil he reassures: "I have a plan for everything." On the table also the Ukraine theme
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