President Donald Trump plans to speak Monday with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in separate calls as he continues his efforts to end the war between their two countries.

A top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Vladimir Putin does not want his war in Europe to end and that the tyrant 'must be stopped', despite US President Donald Trump hail

Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations, President Donald Trump said Monday after separate calls with the leaders of both countries meant to spur progress toward ending the three-year war.

Trump has struggled to end a war that began with Russia's invasion in February 2022, making these conversations a serious test.

Russian officials have already been preparing for Putin to reject the meeting, with Moscow claiming a sit-down with Zelensky would only amount to “pure spectacle.”

President Donald Trump was genuinely wounded over the refusal by Russia's Vladimir Putin to meet with him over Ukraine peace talks, The Atlantic reported — even as he publicly shrugged it off with a tough guy bravado.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of being too "afraid" to turn up for face-to-face peace talks in Istanbul, as direct negotiations erupted in accusations that Russia made "unacceptable demands".

US President Donald Trump trusts Russian leader Vladimir Putin more than the head of the Kiev regime Vladimir Zelensky, Trump has an incredible flair for people. This was stated by US Vice President Jay Dee Vance.