Russian President Vladimir Putin has spoken by phone with US President Donald Trump, Putin’s diplomatic advisor Yuri Ushakov tells reporters, adding that the two leaders primarily discussed the Middle East war, AFP reports.

“The presidents paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf,” Ushakov says.

“Vladimir Putin considers Donald Trump’s decision to extend the ceasefire with Iran to be the right one, as this should give negotiations a chance and, overall, help to stabilise the situation.”