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@RusEmbMalta Press release: Special issue 🇷🇺🇺🇸President Putin and President Trump Hold Substantive Phone Call On May 19, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke for over two hours in a frank and constructive exchange. 📌 Key points: 🤝Ukraine: President Putin welcomed this and confirmed Russia’s readiness to work on a memorandum outlining possible terms for a ceasefire and peace settlement. President Trump reaffirmed his commitment to facilitating renewed direct talks between Moscow and Kiev. 🔁Bilateral ties: Both leaders supported further normalization, including intelligence cooperation and a new prisoner exchange (9-for-9) currently in preparation. 🌍International issues: President Putin positively assessed President Trump’s recent Middle East tour and expressed support for the U.S.–Iran nuclear dialogue mediated by Oman. Russia emphasized the importance of political and diplomatic solutions. 📅Summit plans: Both sides expressed interest in holding a high-level meeting, though they agreed that serious preparation is required. The format and location remain under discussion. Later, Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov provided a detailed briefing, noting the respectful and businesslike tone of the conversation, shared interest in peace, and prospects for mutually beneficial U.S.–Russia cooperation. 🔗 Read in full: Vladimir Putin's statements Yury Ushakov's statements #Putin#Trump#RussiaUSA#Diplomacy#Ukraine#Peace