The White House statement also contained a key detail hinting at a realignment of the Middle East: a statement of support for Israel over Iran.
'The two leaders shared the view that Iran should never be in a position to destroy Israel,' the readout said.
It hinted at the potential for a future shift in the world order in which Moscow becomes less forthright in its support of Tehran, which has been a longtime ally.
'The leaders spoke broadly about the Middle East as a region of potential cooperation to prevent future conflicts,' the White House said. The U.S. has hosted separate talks with Ukraine and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia.
Trump has repeatedly threatened Iran for its support of the Houthis and demanded it end its nuclear program. If he can foster a closer relationship between Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, he could see an end to the Russia-Iran alliance, which would benefit the United States.
The White House also hinted at a shakeup of American foreign relations that would include a closer relationship between Washington and Moscow.
Both leaders 'stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia.'
An improved U.S.-Russian relationship 'has huge upside,' the administration noted. 'This includes enormous economic deals and geopolitical stability when peace has been achieved.'
Trump expressed optimism there would a 'complete ceasefire' soon.
'My phone conversation today with President Putin of Russia was a very good and productive one. We agreed to an immediate Ceasefire on all Energy and Infrastructure, with an understanding that we will be working quickly to have a Complete Ceasefire and, ultimately, an END to this very horrible War,' he wrote on Truth Social.
'That process is now in full force and effect, and we will, hopefully, for the sake of Humanity, get the job done!'
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