U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a one-hour telephone call on March 9, 2026, where they discussed the escalating war in Iran and the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
The Kremlin described the conversation as “businesslike, frank, and constructive,” with Putin presenting several proposals aimed at achieving a quick political and diplomatic settlement.
Both leaders expressed concern over the global energy crisis triggered by the Iran war, while also reviewing stalled negotiations on Ukraine.
This was the first Trump–Putin call of 2026, signaling renewed dialogue between Washington and Moscow amid rising geopolitical tensions and energy market disruptions.
