Putin says he discussed Ukraine, Iran and Russian oil supplies with Trump by phone
In short
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on 9 October, with significant attention given to prospects for settling the Ukrainian crisis, according to a statement from Putin. The two also discussed the situation around Iran and bilateral relations, and Putin said Russia confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and world markets.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump on 9 October, according to a statement from Putin distributed by the Russian presidential press service. "Significant attention was given to the prospects for settling the Ukrainian crisis" during the call, the statement said. According to Interfax, the situation around Iran and various aspects of bilateral relations were also discussed. RIA Novosti and TASS also reported in headlines that Iran was discussed, and RIA Novosti listed supplies of Russian petroleum products among the topics. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 ]
"While discussing the state of affairs in global energy, the Russian side confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and world markets. I am sure this will have a positive effect on the entire global economy," the statement said, as quoted by Interfax and Kommersant. The statement also said an agreement had been confirmed to continue personal contacts between the two presidents, as well as cooperation through presidential administrations, special services and other agencies. [ 5 , 6 ]
Kommersant reported that Trump, after the conversation, said Russia would "immediately" send more than 300,000 tonnes of fuel to the American and world markets, that deliveries would amount to 500,000 tonnes in November, and that another 1 million tonnes would follow right after. According to Kommersant, Trump also said the volume of exported diesel should rise by a further 3 million tonnes in the near term. [ 6 ]
Interfax noted that Putin and Trump had already spoken by telephone several times this year, most recently on 8 September, when they exchanged views on the trips of US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Kyiv and Moscow on 5 and 6 September. Citing earlier reports, Interfax said Witkoff and Kushner were due to hold talks with Ukrainian representatives in the United States on 9 October to discuss comprehensive ideas for settling the conflict, and that they may visit Moscow by the end of October. [ 5 ]
Why it matters
The statement says the two presidents confirmed an agreement to continue personal contacts and cooperation through presidential administrations, special services and other agencies. Kommersant reported that Trump, after the call, gave specific volumes of fuel Russia would send to the American and world markets.
Key facts
- Putin and Trump held a telephone conversation on 9 October. [ 1 , 5 , 6 ]
- According to Putin's statement, significant attention was given to prospects for settling the Ukrainian crisis. [ 1 , 5 ]
- The situation around Iran was also discussed. [ 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]
- Putin's statement said the Russian side confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and world markets. [ 5 , 6 ]
- The statement said an agreement to continue personal contacts between the presidents and cooperation through presidential administrations, special services and other agencies was confirmed. [ 5 , 6 ]
- Kommersant reported that Trump said after the call that Russia would "immediately" send more than 300,000 tonnes of fuel to the American and world markets, 500,000 tonnes in November and then another 1 million tonnes. [ 6 ]
- The previous conversation between the two leaders took place on 8 September, Interfax reported. [ 5 ]
Confirmed by several sources
- Putin and Trump spoke by telephone on 9 October. [ 1 , 5 , 6 ]
- The conversation covered the Ukrainian crisis, the situation around Iran and supplies of Russian oil and petroleum products. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 ]
- Putin said Russia confirmed its readiness to supply oil and petroleum products to the American and world markets. [ 5 , 6 ]
- The two sides confirmed an agreement to continue personal contacts and cooperation through presidential administrations, special services and other agencies. [ 5 , 6 ]
Still unclear
- Trump's figures on Russian fuel deliveries: more than 300,000 tonnes immediately, 500,000 tonnes in November, then 1 million tonnes, and a further 3 million tonnes of diesel exports in the near term. Reported only by Kommersant, citing Trump.
- Whether Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will visit Moscow by the end of October. Interfax, citing earlier reports, said only that they may visit.
What local media are saying
Timeline, local time
- RIA Novosti reports that Putin held a telephone conversation with Trump on 9 October. [ 1 ]
- RIA Novosti reports that Putin and Trump discussed the situation around Iran. [ 2 ]
- TASS reports Putin saying he discussed the situation around Iran with Trump; RIA Novosti reports talks on Ukraine, Iran and Russian petroleum product supplies. [ 3 , 4 ]
- Interfax publishes the text of Putin's statement on the call. [ 5 ]
- Kommersant reports Putin's statement and Trump's comments on fuel supplies. [ 6 ]