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Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a “frank and substantive” call today, during which they discussed the conflict in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine, according to a readout of the discussion provided by Putin aide Yury Ushakov.

The two leaders discussed the tense situation in the Middle East “in detail,” Ushakov said.

“The Russian side emphasized the importance of resolving all disputes, disagreements, and conflicts exclusively through political and diplomatic means,” he said. “It was agreed to continue contact on these matters through the foreign ministries, defense ministries, and presidential aides.”

Trump also raised the prospect of an immediate ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, which Putin did not agree to, the aide said.

Putin “said that Russia will pursue its stated objectives — namely, to eliminate the well-known root causes that led to the current situation and the sharp confrontation,” Ushakov said.

“Russia will not abandon those goals,” the aide said, adding that Putin continues to seek a political resolution to the conflict through negotiations.

Ushakov also said that at the beginning of the call, Trump touted the GOP domestic policy bill being voted on in the House.

“Vladimir Putin wished Donald Trump success in carrying out his planned reforms and, of course, congratulated him on the upcoming U.S. national holiday — Independence Day,” Ushakov said.

The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the call.

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