Breaking: Kremlin Rules Out Putin–Trump Phone Call—for Now

The Kremlin has announced that there are currently no scheduled plans for a phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump

Why It Matters

• Escalating Global Tensions: Coming on the heels of recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the Kremlin said global instability means such a call would require “expert-level preparation”
• Channels Still Open: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized that communication lines remain active, and a call “can be quickly arranged if necessary”

Context: Broader Diplomatic Landscape

• Middle East Flashpoints: Putin has condemned the U.S.–Israel airstrikes on Iran as an “unprovoked aggression” and is offering to mediate
• Ukraine Conflict Talks: Despite having five phone conversations earlier this year, including a high-profile exchange in February, any face-to-face meeting this year remains uncertain due to geopolitical volatility

What Kremlin Says Now

• No “official” plans for a call, though conversations on issues like Iran, Ukraine, and bilateral relations continue on separate tracks
• Moscow highlights that any direct communication would come after detailed expert groundwork