Putin said efforts to end the war were "generally on the right track" and that Moscow was ready to work with Ukraine on a potential peace deal.

President Trump said Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin ceasefire talks after his separate phone calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Michael O'Hanlon,

President Trump stepped back from his demands for an immediate 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine following calls with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, instead suggesting