Trump: US will focus on Ukraine after Iran deal

United States President Donald Trump has stated that Washington will focus its diplomatic efforts on resolving the war in Ukraine, after a memorandum of understanding was reached with Iran.

Speaking at a joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Trump said his administration aims to advance the peace process in Ukraine.

"Now that this [Iran deal] is over, we're going to focus on that [Ukraine] to see if we can get it done," Trump declared.

He also praised recent phone conversations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which, according to him, had been "very good."

"I had two very good conversations yesterday. We will talk about this [during the G7 summit]," he added.

According to Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov, the phone call between Putin and Trump on June 14 included discussions on the US-Iran deal and the planned visit to Moscow by US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Putin also congratulated Trump on his 80th birthday.

In his statements, Trump said he is ready to influence both European partners and Ukraine to advance the peace process, including planned meetings within the framework of the G7.

On the other hand, Putin has stated that Kiev's efforts to strike Russian infrastructure "will not change the situation on the battlefield," while leaving open the possibility of a meeting with Zelensky, suggesting that it take place in Moscow.

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