Assistant to the Russian President: The Russian and American presidents’ phone call focused on Ukraine and other issues

China News Service, Moscow, October 10. Russian Presidential Assistant Ushakov said on the evening of the 9th local time that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Trump had a phone call that day. The two sides focused on discussing the prospects for resolving the Ukraine crisis and exchanged views on the situation in Iran and various aspects of bilateral relations.

Ushakov said that the call was informative and friendly and lasted for one and a half hours. During the call, Putin introduced in detail the measures taken by Russia in response to the attack in Ukraine, saying that Ukraine's attempt to block the Russian frontline offensive by attacking Russia in depth will not succeed. The Russian armed forces have fully grasped the initiative on the battlefield and are moving forward with confidence. Putin also made it clear that Russia's goal of carrying out special military operations has not changed, but Russia is still willing to achieve long-term and lasting peace through political and diplomatic solutions.

Ushakov said that Putin stated during the call that Ukraine was committed to escalating and prolonging the conflict and was trying to undermine the election by launching very large-scale drone attacks on Moscow, other Russian cities and polling stations, as well as on specific personnel related to the electoral organization on the main voting day of the Russian State Duma election, undermining the possibility of an immediate resumption of the negotiation process. Russia "will consider when negotiations can be resumed."

Ushakov said that Putin stressed during the call that the possibility of diplomatic settlement on the Iran issue is far from exhausted, and negotiations with Iran are possible and necessary. As a possible way out of the deadlock, Russia's proposal to transport Iran's highly enriched uranium to Russia remains valid. Ushakov said Trump welcomed Russia's participation in resolving the Iran issue.

Ushakov said that during the call, the two leaders held detailed discussions on preparations for large-scale economic cooperation, including the possible supply of Russian oil and petroleum products to the United States and world markets. The presidents of Russia and the United States have issued special statements in this regard.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Novak stated on the 9th that Russia will lift restrictions on diesel exports ahead of schedule. He said that Russia positively evaluates the measures taken by the United States to stabilize the global energy market and gradually restore normal energy trade, and is willing to carry out follow-up coordination on establishing a more predictable and healthier market.