Thursday, June 19, 2025 - U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that he rejected an offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin to mediate in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Trump advised Putin to focus on resolving Russia's own issues first.
In a statement made on Wednesday, June 18, Trump explained
that during a recent conversation with Putin, the Russian leader had proposed
to help broker peace in the Middle East. However, Trump asserted that he urged
Putin to concentrate on stabilising his own country, especially given the
ongoing war in Ukraine.
“I spoke to
Putin yesterday, and he actually offered to help mediate,” Trump said. “I told
him, ‘Do me a favor — mediate your own. Let’s mediate Russia first.’ I said,
‘Vladimir, take care of your own problems before worrying about the Middle
East.
The comment follows the Kremlin's public announcement of
Putin's willingness to act as a mediator between Israel and Iran, amid concerns
that the conflict could escalate into a broader regional war. Moscow has
maintained diplomatic relations with both Tehran and Tel Aviv and is trying to
position itself as a key international player, despite facing increasing
isolation due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, which has now entered its
fourth year.
Putin's attempt to portray himself as a peacemaker is
largely seen as a strategic move to restore credibility on the global stage and
divert attention from Russia's lengthy and costly military campaign in Ukraine.
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