Trump, Putin talk of war and peace as US weighs easing Russian oil sanctions

Key Points

• US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to end the Iran conflict and the situation in Ukraine.
• The Kremlin warned of a global energy crisis linked to conflicts and oil supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.
• Trump's administration is considering reducing or waiving certain oil sanctions on Russia to ease global oil supply pressures.
• The US has already allowed India to temporarily purchase Russian oil amid Middle East supply cuts, and more sanction relief may be considered.