Svmuu News: On March 9 local time, Russian Presidential Aide Ushakov stated that Russian President Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation that day.Ushakov noted that the call was initiated at the U.S. side’s request, lasted approximately one hour, and was pragmatic, candid, and constructive. The conversation focused on the situation in the Middle East regarding Iran and the negotiation process concerning the Ukraine issue.Regarding the situation in Iran, the two sides engaged in specific and fruitful discussions, with Putin calling for a swift return to political and diplomatic channels to resolve the conflict. On the issue of Ukraine, Putin stated that the Russian Armed Forces are making steady progress in the special military operation, which should encourage the Ukrainian side to accelerate the mediation process. Donald Trump He reiterated the hope that the parties to the conflict would cease fire as soon as possible, and that the U.S. intends to participate in the mediation of the Ukraine issue over the long term. Ushakov also noted that the two presidents discussed related issues, including the situation in Venezuela, and both sides expressed a willingness to maintain regular communication. (CCTV News)