Summary of Trump-Putin Call: Economic, Middle East, and Ukraine Talks

Here’s a summary of the Trump-Putin conversation according to TASS:

Duration & Tone: The call lasted nearly an hour, with both leaders speaking in a “businesslike and specific manner”.
Opening Remarks: Trump informed Putin about the passage of his economic bill. Putin congratulated Trump on U.S. Independence Day, acknowledging Russia's role in American statehood.
Middle East & Iran: They discussed the situation around Iran and the broader Middle East.
Cultural Exchange: They touched on the idea of exchanging films that promote traditional values shared by Russia and the U.S. administration.
Future Meeting: They didn’t discuss a specific meeting date, but the possibility was left open ("this idea hangs in the air").
Negotiations on Ukraine: Putin reaffirmed Russia's readiness for continued negotiations with Ukraine, stressing that Russia would not back down from its goals to resolve the conflict. They noted that negotiations in Istanbul would remain bilateral between Russia and Ukraine, with no specific date for the third round.
Trump’s Views: Trump reiterated his desire for an early end to the hostilities in Ukraine, but the topic of halting U.S. arms supplies to Ukraine wasn’t addressed in the conversation.