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Sky News AU
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
Vladimir Putin abruptly leaves public forum to talk to Donald Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin has abruptly left a stage while speaking to a crowd of people to talk to US President Donald Trump The phone call marks the two leaders' sixth conversation since Trump began his second term as president and returned to the White House in January Speaking at the 'Strong Ideas for a New Time' forum in Moscow, Putin interrupted his speech and apologised to the audience, asking them not to 'be angry'. 'Please, don't be angry. I understand that we could talk more, but it's so awkward to make [Trump] wait, he could get offended,' Putin said.. The two leaders reportedly spoke for nearly an hour to negotiate solutions on Ukraine.
Newsweek
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Donald Trump Reveals Details of Vladimir Putin Call
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. President Donald Trump revealed the details of his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday Trump told reporters before he boarded Air Force One for an "America 250" rally at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, "We had a call, it was a pretty long call, we talked about a lot of things, including Iran. We also talked about the war with Ukraine. I'm not happy about that. "No, I didn't make any progress with him today," Trump said when asked about a potential deal with Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Trump on his call with Putin: "We also talked about the war with Ukraine, and I'm not happy about that ... I didn't make any progress with him today at all." — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) July 3, 2025 Putin and Trump talk Ukraine, Iran and other issues, Kremlin says During Thursday's call, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the importance of resolving issues with Iran through political and diplomatic means, according to his foreign affairs adviser, Yuri Ushakov. On the topic of Ukraine, Ushakov said President Trump reiterated his desire for a swift end to the fighting, while Putin expressed Moscow's willingness to engage in negotiations. However, Putin also made clear that Russia remains committed to achieving its objectives in Ukraine and addressing what he described as the "root causes" of the conflict. Ushakov added that the recent pause in U.S. military assistance to Ukraine was not discussed during the conversation. Left: President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, May 23, 2025, in Washington. Right: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the 5th annual forum... Left: President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, May 23, 2025, in Washington. Right: Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a plenary session of the 5th annual forum Strong Ideas for a New Time hosted by the autonomous non-profit organization Agency for Strategic Initiatives to Promote New Projects (ASI) in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, July 3, 2025. More Associated Press Trump and Putin's Call History The call marked the sixth publicly acknowledged conversation between the two leaders since Trump returned to office earlier this year. Their last confirmed call took place on June 14, just one day after Israel launched an attack on Iran. The renewed contact between Trump and Putin appears to reflect a mutual interest in restoring U.S.-Russia relations, which have sharply deteriorated during the ongoing war in Ukraine — now entering its fourth year. The Trump-Putin conversation comes just two days after Russian President Putin held his first direct phone call in nearly three years with French President Emmanuel Macron. U.S. and Russian Leader Talk After Major Pentagon Announcement Thursday's call also follows the Pentagon's announcement that it is temporarily halting shipments of certain weapons to Ukraine. The pause, part of a global reassessment of U.S. military stockpiles, affects deliveries of air defense systems, precision-guided artillery, and other critical equipment. A U.S. official and a former national security official, both speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed the types of weapons being withheld, as the Defense Department has not yet disclosed specifics. Russia has intensified its military offensive in Ukraine, making significant territorial gains, particularly in the eastern Donetsk region and the northeastern Sumy Oblast. Russian forces have captured key towns such as Kostiantynivka in Sumy, bringing them within artillery range of the city of Sumy itself. In Donetsk, heavy fighting continues around Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka, with Russian troops aiming to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines and advance toward the Dnipropetrovsk region. These advances have been facilitated by Russia's deployment of approximately 50,000 troops near Sumy and the use of small assault groups, drones, and light vehicles to exploit gaps in Ukrainian defenses. The situation is further complicated by a recent pause in U.S. military aid to Ukraine, including critical air defense systems and precision-guided munitions, which has raised concerns about Ukraine's ability to repel ongoing Russian offensives. This article includes reporting by The Associated Press. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
India Today
10 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Watch: Putin cuts short event, says Trump 'could get offended' if kept waiting
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday, marking their sixth conversation since Trump returned to the White House and the fourth in just six had to leave a public event in a hurry to take the call. He was speaking at the "Strong Ideas for a New Time" forum in Moscow when he interrupted his speech, apologised to the audience, and said, "Please, don't be angry. I understand that we could talk more, but it's so awkward to make (Trump) wait, he could get offended."WOW. Russian President Vladimir Putin abruptly leaves the stage to hop on the phone with President Trump, saying he didn't want to offend Trump by keeping him is what happens when we have a real President. The world respects Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 3, 2025advertisementDuring the call, the two leaders discussed the Ukraine conflict, tensions in the Middle East, the situation in Iran, and US-Russia relations. Putin told Trump that Moscow wants a negotiated end to the Ukraine war for peace in Ukraine but will not step back from its original goals. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said, "Vladimir Putin, for his part, noted that we continue to seek a political and negotiated solution to the conflict."PUTIN SAYS RUSSIA WILL NOT BACK DOWNWhile welcoming talks, Putin told Trump that Russia would not step back from its objectives in Ukraine. Ushakov said, "Our president also said that Russia will achieve the goals it has set: that is, the elimination of the well-known root causes that led to the current state of affairs, to the current acute confrontation, and Russia will not back down from these goals."According to the Russian government, these "root causes" include preventing Ukraine from joining NATO and avoiding any threat near Russia's borders. However, Ukraine and Western countries reject this explanation and say the war is more about Russia trying to control also informed Trump about recent agreements between Russia and Ukraine related to prisoner exchanges and the return of fallen soldiers. He said Russia remains open to further discussions with TONE BUT NO MAJOR BREAKTHROUGHSUshakov said the leaders were "on the same page" during the call. Putin also congratulated Trump ahead of the US Independence Day on July 4. Trump began the call by talking about his new economic bill. The two leaders also discussed improving trade and even launching a cultural exchange program focused on traditional values through some key topics were left out. They did not talk about the US decision to temporarily pause some military aid to Ukraine — a development closely watched by Ukraine's supporters. A possible face-to-face meeting between the two leaders was also not mentioned, though Ushakov said the idea is still "up in the air."Iran was another subject discussed during the call. Ushakov noted, "The Russian side emphasised the importance of resolving all disputes, disagreements and conflict situations exclusively by political and diplomatic means." This statement comes after the US launched airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities — an action that Russia strongly criticised.- EndsMust Watch
News18
14 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
'He Could Get Offended': Putin Rushes Out Of Conclave To Keep Trump From Waiting Too Long
Last Updated: Russian President Putin left the Strong Ideas forum to speak with US President Trump. They discussed Middle East tensions and Ukraine, emphasizing diplomatic solutions. Russian President Vladimir Putin rushed to leave a plenary session of the Strong Ideas for a New Time forum to promote new projects, in a hurry, as he was scheduled to speak with US President Donald Trump on Thursday. Putin was attending the forum held by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives. The talks between the two leaders marked their sixth known discussion since Trump resumed office. The talks are also happening against the US's unsuccessful attempts to mediate a Ukraine ceasefire. The Russian President apologised to the host and the crowd and announced that he is going to have a phone call with Trump and requested the audience, 'Please, don't be angry. I understand that we could talk more, but it's so awkward to make [Trump] wait; he could get offended." Putin rushes to talk to Trump, lest he gets offended for being made to wait — RT (@RT_com) July 3, 2025 According to RT News, the two leaders discussed Middle East tensions 'in great detail". The Russian leader emphasised that all issues need to be solved by diplomatic means. The presidents also agreed to stay in close contact. RT News further posted on X, 'Putin wished Trump SUCCESS in implementing his BBB and congratulated him on the upcoming Independence Day. The Russian leader noted that their countries are connected by deeper historical roots." Noting that the call lasted almost an hour, Ushakov added, 'He also mentioned the Russian side's readiness to continue the negotiation process." Putin stressed the need for diplomatic solutions to conflicts involving Iran and other Middle Eastern issues during his discussion with Trump. 'From the Russian side, the significance of resolving all disputed issues, disagreements, and conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means was stressed," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov relayed to reporters after the call. First Published:
NDTV
14 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
'Trump Could Get Offended': Putin Rushes Out Of Event To Attend Phone Call
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump had been scheduled to speak on Thursday. The talks between the two leaders will be the sixth publicly known conversation after Trump returned to office. The talks are also happening in the backdrop of unsuccessful US efforts to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin, on Thursday, rushed to leave a plenary session of the Strong Ideas for a New Time forum held by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives to promote new projects, in a hurry. He apologised to the host and the crowd and announced that he is going to have a phone call with Trump and requested the audience, "Please, don't be angry. I understand that we could talk more, but it's so awkward to make [Trump] wait, he could get offended." Putin rushes to talk to Trump, lest he gets offended for being made to wait — RT (@RT_com) July 3, 2025 His comments come after the US halted all weapons shipments and military aid to Ukraine. The pause comes as Russia has ramped up its attacks all around Ukraine. Kyiv's foreign affairs minister, Andrii Sybiha, said Russia launched more than 5,000 combat drones and hundreds of missiles, including nearly 80 ballistic missiles, in June alone. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also scheduled to have a call with Trump. The US President had announced the call in a Truth Social post. However, it is worthwhile to note that Putin is known for making world leaders wait. In March, a call was scheduled with his US counterpart. The scheduled call between him and Trump was set to begin between 4 pm and 6 pm Russian time (6.30 pm to 8.30 pm IST). Putin was attending a conference with Russian business leaders in Moscow at the time and reportedly showed no urgency in leaving the event, keeping Trump waiting for over an hour. Putin is meant to be speaking to Trump around now, but he is talking to a room full of oligarchs instead. Asked if he's going to be late, Putin waves off the question and says not to listen to his spokesman — max seddon (@maxseddon) March 18, 2025 During the event, Alexander Shokhin, the head of the Russian Union for Industrialists and Entrepreneurs pointed out that Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov announced that it was past 4 pm Moscow time - the designated slot for Putin's call with Trump. In video footage from the event, Shokhin is seen asking Putin if he would be late, referencing Peskov's statement about the scheduled call. Instead of rushing to the Kremlin, Putin casually dismissed the concern with a joke, according to the report. He said, "Don't listen to him! That's his job," while shrugging, eliciting laughter from the audience. Shokhin, a former deputy prime minister under Putin, responded, "Now, we need to see what Trump says about this." Putin, still smiling, replied, "I didn't mention Trump. I was talking about Peskov." Despite the phone call being a highly anticipated diplomatic exchange, Putin did not leave the Moscow International Music Hall immediately. Instead, he continued with his engagement, ultimately leaving the venue at around 5 pm Russian time (7.30 pm IST), a full hour after the scheduled start of his telephonic conversation with Trump.
