Trump and Putin to Discuss Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire in Upcoming Call

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff expresses optimism about progress toward a ceasefire as Trump and Putin prepare for their second call since January.

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to hold a call this week to discuss a potential ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, who recently met with Putin in Moscow, described the discussions as constructive and solution-focused, narrowing differences between the two sides.
Ukraine has agreed to a proposed 30-day ceasefire, while Russia has signaled agreement in principle but is still working through specific details.
Witkoff emphasized Trump’s direct involvement in all aspects of the negotiations and expressed hope for significant progress in the coming weeks.
The anticipated call follows earlier high-level talks, including a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap last month, which resulted in the release of American teacher Marc Fogel.