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India.com
04-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Putins Mystery Call: Drops Everything And Rushes Off Stage At Event, Video Goes Viral
Russian President Vladimir Putin suddenly stopped short of a public speech at the "Strong Ideas for a New Time" forum in Moscow on Thursday to answer the phone from US President Donald Trump. Putin excused himself to the audience, explaining it would be "awkward" and his American counterpart "might get offended" if delayed. The meeting was the sixth encounter between the two leaders since President Trump's return to the White House and the fourth within six weeks. Although the dialogue had an apparently cordial tone, the talks were unable to bring any significant breakthroughs, more so when it came to the ongoing war in Ukraine, where Moscow restated its determination not to stray from its initial goals. In the phone call, President Putin told Trump that although Russia wants a negotiated solution to the Ukraine war for peace, it "will not retreat from these goals," Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated. Ushakov expounded that Russia seeks "the removal of the well-known root causes which resulted in the existing situation, to the existing sharp confrontation." Russia identifies such "root causes" as barring Ukraine from membership in NATO and preventing any threat close to its borders, an explanation roundly rejected by Ukraine and Western countries, who consider the war as an act of Russian domination. The leaders also touched upon other pressing global issues, including tensions in the Middle East, the situation in Iran, and the broader state of US-Russia relations. Putin informed Trump about recent agreements on prisoner exchanges and the return of fallen soldiers between Russia and Ukraine, expressing Moscow's openness to further discussions with Kyiv. 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 waiting. This is what happens when we have a real President. The world respects — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) July 3, 2025 Friendly Tone, Limited Progress Ushakov summed up the leaders as being "on the same page" in the call. President Putin also offered congratulations to Trump before the US Independence Day on July 4. The call apparently started with the US President speaking about his new economic bill, and leaders also discussed ways of boosting trade and even introducing a cultural exchange program based on traditional values through films. But some of the most critical issues were noticeably missing from discussion. The recent US move to temporarily suspend some military assistance to Ukraine was not mentioned, a development closely watched by Ukraine's allies. A possible in-person meeting between the two presidents was also not mentioned, although Ushakov said the possibility is still "up in the air." The Iranian situation was another topic that came up. Ushakov stated that "The Russian side stressed the significance of settlement of all conflicts, disputes and contentious situations solely by political and diplomatic means." This was mentioned barely a week after the US was said to have conducted airstrikes on three of Iran's nuclear sites, something Russia had vehemently condemned.
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Business Standard
04-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
'He could get offended': Putin halts forum to take Donald Trump's call
Vladimir Putin tells Donald Trump that Russia will not back down in Ukraine, open to talks; both leaders discuss Iran tensions, US weapons pause, and push for diplomatic solutions Russian President Vladimir Putin abruptly left a plenary session at the 'Strong Ideas for a New Time' forum in Moscow on Thursday to take a phone direct call from US President Donald Trump, marking their sixth publicly disclosed conversation since Trump returned to the White House. Apologising to the audience, Putin 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.' The phone call between the two leaders covered a range of global issues, including the Ukraine conflict and tensions with Iran, the Kremlin confirmed. Ukraine conflict: Russia firm on objectives 'Russia will not back down,' Ushakov said, echoing Putin's insistence that Russia seeks to address what it sees as existential threats stemming from Ukraine's bid to join NATO. According to Putin, any future peace settlement must include Ukraine abandoning its NATO aspirations and acknowledging Russia's territorial claims. The US President, on his part, urged Putin to halt the war in Ukraine that has entered its third year. However, Ushakov clarified that a truce was not on the table unless Russia's strategic objectives were met. Weapons to Ukraine paused by US The call came a day after the Pentagon confirmed that certain US military shipments to Ukraine had been paused pending a review of available stockpiles. The withheld items include air defence missiles and precision-guided artillery, Associated Press reported. Although the suspension of arms deliveries has sparked concern in Kyiv, Ushakov said the topic did not come up during the Trump-Putin call. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in Denmark that he hoped to speak with Trump in the coming days about the development. 'I hope that maybe tomorrow, or close days, these days, I will speak about it with President Trump,' Zelenskyy said, as quoted by Associated Press. Commenting on the Trump-Putin dialogue, he added, 'I'm not sure that they have a lot of common ideas... because they are very different people.' Iran and West Asia also discussed The leaders also discussed the situation in Iran following the US airstrikes on June 22 that targeted three locations in the country. Putin emphasised the need to resolve international disputes through diplomacy. 'Putin stressed the importance of resolving all disputes, disagreements and conflict matters exclusively via political and diplomatic channels,' said Ushakov. The conversation comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia and increased international focus on nuclear issues related to Iran. Russia claims full control over Luhansk Leonid Pasechnik, the Russian-appointed governor of Ukraine's Luhansk region, claimed on Thursday that the area was now fully under Russian control. 'Just a couple of days ago, I received a report that the territory of the Luhansk People's Republic has been 100 per cent liberated,' Pasechnik said, as quoted by news agency ANI. Earlier, on June 21, Putin had said that Moscow does not seek Ukraine's unconditional surrender but demands recognition of 'realities on the ground'. Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, he said, 'We are not seeking the surrender of Ukraine... we insist on recognition of the realities that have developed.' Reiterating his stance, Putin added, 'I have said many times that I consider Russians and Ukrainians to be one people… In this sense, all of Ukraine is ours.'
Sky News AU
04-07-2025
- 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
03-07-2025
- 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
03-07-2025
- 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
