Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin for attacking Ukraine's energy infrastructure while trying to "portray himself as a mediator" for the Iran-Israel conflict.

The assessment follows a June 14 phone call between Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, during which both leaders reportedly focused primarily on the Middle East. According to Trump and Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov,

In a stunning revelation, Donald Trump told ABC that the U.S. "could get involved" in the escalating Israel-Iran war. Even more shockingly, Trump claims Russian President Vladimir Putin called him to offer mediation—and he’s open to it.

Iran conflict could open opportunities for Russia to possibly become a power broker to help end the confrontation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone calls with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday after Israel pelted Iran with a series of strikes.

Analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) have noted that Russian leader Vladimir Putin is likely trying to divert attention from Russia's war against Ukraine by offering to mediate in the Middle East conflict.