Russian presidential aide says Putin-Trump conversation was substantive, friendly

Russian presidential aide says Putin-Trump conversation was substantive, friendly According to Yury Ushakov, Putin spoke in detail about Russia’s response to Ukrainian attacks and stated that Moscow remains ready for a political and diplomatic settlement to achieve a lasting and sustainable peace© Alexander Kazakov/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASSMOSCOW, October 10. /TASS/. A phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump lasted an hour and a half and was substantive and friendly, Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov told reporters. TASS has compiled the key takeaways from Ushakov’s statements. Read alsoTrump publicly thanks Putin for diesel fuel supply dealRussian presidential aide says Putin, Trump may meet at APEC summitPutin tells Trump Russia’s Iran uranium offer remains on table Details of phone call Russian and US officials began preparing for the call on October 7, when Ushakov spoke by phone with US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff conveyed Trump’s birthday wishes to Putin. "Steve Witkoff also said that Trump wanted to congratulate Putin personally by phone. We then began looking for a convenient time for the call, taking into account the time difference between Moscow and Washington. We also had to consider Putin’s planned departure for the CIS summit in Turkmenistan on the morning of October 8. "We eventually agreed that the best option would be to speak as soon as our president returned from that trip." "President Trump postponed some events that had been scheduled for today, and so the phone call took place late in the evening on October 9." Putin and Trump had a "very substantive," even friendly conversation that lasted an hour and a half. "Donald Trump immediately warmly congratulated Vladimir Putin on his birthday and wished him success and well-being. He also remembered to convey greetings from his wife, Melania," Ushakov said. "Nobody wanted to hang up first. In light of that, I hope the US president will not be offended if I quote his words that he was ‘ready to continue communicating with Vladimir Putin today, this evening, tonight and the next day.’" Putin and Trump expressed satisfaction with the communication channels functioning between the two countries through their presidential administrations, intelligence services and other relevant agencies. "As for the substance of the conversation, I, of course, cannot satisfy your curiosity, dear colleagues. I also cannot go into detail about the specific issues the presidents discussed." Kiev’s actions and the situation on the battlefield Putin told Trump that Russia’s position on the goals and objectives of its special military operation remains unchanged. Russia also remains ready for a political and diplomatic settlement to achieve a lasting and sustainable peace. Ushakov said the possibility of resuming trilateral talks involving the United States and Ukraine had been discussed during the presidents’ previous conversation, with negotiations potentially restarting immediately after Russia’s State Duma elections. "The situation is different now," he said. Kiev’s attempts to disrupt parliamentary elections in Russia had effectively undermined the possibility of immediately resuming negotiations. "And now, as the president said, we will consider when these negotiations can be resumed," Ushakov added. Putin also spoke in detail about Russia’s response to Ukrainian attacks. "Vladimir Putin spoke in detail about the measures we are taking in response to terrorist attacks by the Kiev regime, which has opted for escalation and every possible means of prolonging the conflict," Ushakov said. Putin told Trump that Russian forces have full control of the initiative along the line of contact and are advancing confidently. "It was emphasized that Kiev’s attempts to halt the advance of Russian forces along the entire line of contact by launching strikes deep into our territory have no chance of success. Our armed forces have full control of the initiative and are advancing confidently," Ushakov said. Prospects for an in-person meeting Putin said he values the attention the US leadership is devoting to dialogue with Russia despite its domestic agenda and involvement in Middle Eastern affairs. The presidents did not discuss specific dates for their next in-person meeting. Putin and Trump currently plan to attend the APEC summit in China and may find an opportunity to meet there. "An important international event is coming up in China - the APEC summit. At least for now, both the Russian and US leaders are interested in attending. Accordingly, if both leaders are at the same international venue, I assume they will find an opportunity to meet, shake hands and talk," Ushakov said. Economic initiatives and petroleum products "The two leaders discussed preparations for major economic initiatives in detail, including potential supplies of Russian petroleum products to US and global markets. The Russian and US presidents have already issued a special statement on the matter," Ushakov said. Humanitarian cooperation Putin thanked US First Lady Melania Trump for her contribution to reuniting children with their families in Russia and Ukraine. Regarding concerns about the humanitarian situation in Alyoshki, in the Kherson Region, it was agreed that Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova would remain in regular contact with Melania Trump’s staff. The situation surrounding Iran "Vladimir Putin specifically emphasized that diplomatic options on the Iran track have by no means been exhausted: an agreement with Tehran can and should be reached through negotiations," Ushakov said. Putin also told Trump that Moscow’s offer to transfer Iran’s enriched uranium to Russia remains on the table. Witkoff hopes to meet Putin soon "Steve Witkoff asked me to add his own and Jared Kushner’s (a US businessman and Trump’s son-in-law - TASS) warmest wishes to our president, whom he sincerely respects and hopes to meet soon," Ushakov said. 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