President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday that he suggested a temporary ceasefire in the Ukraine war during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The 90-minute conversation, described by Trump as a "very good" talk, also covered the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran.

Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office while meeting with Artemis II astronauts, Trump said he proposed "a little bit of a ceasefire" and believed Putin might implement it. "I suggested a little bit of a ceasefire, and I think he might do that. He might announce something having to do with it," Trump stated. He expressed confidence that a broader resolution to the four-year conflict could come "relatively quickly."

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed Putin proposed a temporary truce to coincide with Victory Day celebrations on May 9, marking the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two. Ushakov said Trump reacted positively and reiterated his view that a deal to end the war was close. The call was friendly and businesslike, according to Russian reports.

The leaders also addressed Iran's nuclear program and the U.S.-Iran war. Putin offered assistance in handling Iran's enriched uranium, a sticking point in negotiations, but Trump redirected focus to Ukraine. "I'd much rather have you be involved with ending the war with Ukraine," Trump told Putin. Trump noted progress in talks with Iran but insisted on no nuclear weapons as a precondition.

This marks one of several conversations between the leaders since Trump returned to office in January 2025. Previous short-term truces, including one last year around Victory Day and another for Orthodox Easter in April 2026, collapsed amid mutual accusations of violations. Ukraine has expressed skepticism toward such pauses, citing over 400 Russian violations in a prior instance.

A spokesman for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated Kyiv required more details before commenting, while sources close to the Presidential Office noted no immediate call scheduled with Trump. European allies continue supporting Ukraine, though Trump has reduced U.S. aid and criticized Zelenskyy for resisting negotiations.

The discussion comes as Russian forces remain entrenched in eastern Donbas and face Ukrainian drone strikes on energy sites, with both sides reporting heavy casualties and no breakthroughs. Putin has signaled readiness to fight until territorial goals in Donbas are met, demands Kyiv rejects.