Trump says Putin may be helping Iran a bit - Reuters

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President Donald Trump dismissed reports that Russia has been sharing intelligence with Iran to help target U.S. military personnel and assets in the Middle East, calling the alleged assistance ineffective as a week-old war between the U.S., Israel, and Iran continues to rattle global markets and draw bipartisan concern in Washington.

Russia's Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the wars in Iran and Ukraine during a 'frank and constructive' phone call, marking the first conversation between the two leaders since December. The Kremlin stated that the one-hour call focused on the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran and bilateral negotiations on settling the Ukrainian issue.

The White House stated that President Donald Trump would not be 'happy' if Russia is sharing intelligence with Iran during the Middle East war, but it held back any strong criticism for Moscow. The Washington Post reported that Moscow had passed sensitive intelligence to Tehran, including the locations of US warships and aircraft in the region.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin was 'doing what anybody would do' after Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike on Ukraine, days after the U.S. cut off vital intelligence and military aid to Kyiv. Trump expressed that he finds it 'easier' to work with Russia than Ukraine and that Putin 'wants to end the war'.

President Trump expressed disappointment over his conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating he 'didn't make any progress with him' during the call. The discussion included topics such as Iran and the war in Ukraine, with Trump emphasizing his dissatisfaction with the ongoing conflict and the lack of progress in negotiations.