By Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he had a "very good call" with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine
Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine and Iran Conflicts With Putin in Recent Call
Key Details of Trump's Recent Call With Putin
By Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson
Overview of the Conversation
DORAL, Florida, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters he had a "very good call" with Russian President Vladimir Putin about Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East.
Ukraine Conflict Discussion
"There's tremendous hatred between President Putin and (Ukraine's) President Zelenskiy. They can't seem to get it together, but I think it was a positive call on that subject," Trump said.
Iran Conflict and Russia's Role
Trump added that Putin "wants to be helpful" with the Iran conflict.
Trump's Suggestions to Putin
"I said, 'You could be more helpful by getting the Ukraine-Russia war over with. That will be more helpful,'" Trump told reporters in a press conference at his Florida golf club.
Putin's Proposal for Iran
A foreign policy aide for Putin said on Monday that Putin proposed an idea for a "quick political and diplomatic end to the Iranian conflict."
Background and Context
Trump recently has expressed dismay about the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which started more than four years ago.
(Reporting by Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson; editing by Costas Pitas)
