Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, following a phone conversation with Donald Trump, the President of the United States, announced that supplying Russian oil and petroleum products to the United States and global markets could have a positive impact on the global economy. This conversation took place on Friday and included topics such as Ukraine and Iran.
Russia's Readiness to Supply Oil
In this conversation, Putin emphasized the global energy situation and reiterated Russia's readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the United States and global markets. He noted: "I am confident that this action will have a positive impact on the entire global economy."
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Friendly Conversation and Birthday Wishes
Yuri Ushakov, an advisor to the President of Russia, stated that the two leaders also discussed preparations for major economic initiatives, including supplying Russian petroleum products to the United States and global markets. Ushakov added that Trump wanted to personally congratulate Putin on his birthday, and both sides were looking for a suitable time for this.
Putin thanked Trump for his congratulations and kind words, emphasizing that Moscow values the attention that the President of the United States and his team dedicate to dialogue with Russia.
Putin also expressed gratitude to Melania Trump for her humanitarian activities, especially regarding efforts to reunite children with their families separated during the Ukrainian conflict.
Situation in Ukraine and Iran
Regarding Ukraine, Ushakov stated that Putin emphasized that Kyiv's efforts to halt the advance of Russian forces along the contact line have no hope of success. He also noted that Putin's position regarding the goals and tasks of Russia's military operation has not changed, while Moscow continues to strive for a political and diplomatic agreement to achieve "sustainable and lasting peace."
On Iran, Putin emphasized that diplomatic options remain available and that he discussed this with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkpour in Turkmenistan.
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