Putin and Trump ended a “very friendly” call without either hanging up first, Kremlin aide says

President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke on a telephone call on Friday, according to a statement from a Kremlin aide. The conversation was described as “very substantive and friendly,” reflecting a tone of cordiality between the two leaders.

The aide, speaking to the Russian news agency Interfax, said the discussion covered a range of topics, though specific issues were not detailed in the remarks. Both leaders engaged in a dialogue that was characterized as constructive by the Russian official.

During the call, neither Putin nor Trump expressed a desire to be the first to end the conversation. The aide noted that both presidents appeared reluctant to hang up, indicating a mutual willingness to continue the exchange.

The description of the call emphasizes the amicable nature of the interaction, suggesting that despite broader diplomatic tensions, the two heads of state maintained a cooperative tone during their discussion.