Trump Reveals Warm Putin Birthday Call Details

Donald Trump revealed that Vladimir Putin personally called him to offer birthday greetings, with the former president characterizing the conversation as positive and focusing on international issues beyond the conflict in Ukraine. In a post to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that Putin’s call included a “very nicely” delivered birthday wish, but primarily centered on discussions regarding Iran.

Trump indicated the two leaders engaged in a lengthy conversation, dedicating significantly less time to the Russia-Ukraine war, with further discussion planned for the coming week. He also claimed Putin is actively facilitating prisoner exchanges between Russia and Ukraine, describing an “immediate” and “large” number of prisoners being released by both sides.

Notably, Trump stated both he and Putin share a view that the conflict between Israel and Iran should be resolved, and that Putin should also bring an end to his own war – presumably referencing the conflict in Ukraine. The call reportedly lasted approximately one hour.

This disclosure comes amidst ongoing international efforts to address multiple global conflicts and navigate complex geopolitical relationships. Trump’s characterization of the call as amicable, and his emphasis on shared concerns regarding Iran, stand in contrast to the widespread condemnation of Russia’s actions in Ukraine and the ongoing efforts to isolate Putin internationally. The former president’s continued engagement with, and positive framing of, the Russian leader is likely to draw further scrutiny, particularly given his past reluctance to strongly condemn Putin’s actions.