Putin Offers Help To U.S. In Negotiating A Nuclear Deal With Moscow's Ally Iran
During a two-hour phone conversation today, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for progress in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and offered Russia's assistance on the issue, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. Putin also welcomed the outcomes of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit to the Middle East. While the leaders discussed various international matters, the ongoing war in Ukraine remained the central topic of the call. Watch their post-call statements for more.
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