New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- US President Donald Trump confirmed on Truth Social on Thursday (October 16) that he had concluded a "very productive" telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump highlighted the discussion's focus on multiple diplomatic and economic issues.

"I have just concluded my telephone conversation with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, and it was a very productive one," Trump wrote.

Trump noted that Putin congratulated him and the United States on the recent Middle East peace achievement. He suggested that this success could aid in negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

"President Putin congratulated me and the United States on the Great Accomplishment of Peace in the Middle East, something...