Yuri Ushakov, aide to the Russian president, announced that the Ukrainian issue was discussed in the conversation between Putin and his American counterpart.
Ushakov told reporters that Putin told Trump that Russia "will not abandon" its goals in Ukraine and emphasized that Middle Eastern conflicts must be resolved diplomatically.
The Russian official noted that the conversation "lasted about an hour."
"The Ukrainian issue was discussed," he said.
Trump again raised the issue of a rapid cessation of military operations.
Putin noted that Russia continues to seek a negotiated solution to the conflict.
Share your opinion
Putin to Trump: Russia 'will not give up' on its goals in Ukraine