Russian President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump that Russia remains committed to its objectives in Ukraine but is willing to continue peace talks, according to Russian officials.

In their nearly hour-long phone call, Trump called for a swift end to the war, while Putin emphasized the need to address what he described as the root causes of the conflict, Reuters reported.

Putin also informed Trump about recent agreements between Russia and Ukraine on exchanging prisoners and fallen soldiers.

The two leaders discussed broader Middle East tensions, including the situation in Iran, and agreed to keep communication open.

Russia stressed that all conflicts should be settled through political and diplomatic means. The pause in US arms deliveries to Ukraine was not discussed, according to Reuters.