President Trump’s call with Putin aims to end violence in Ukraine

President Trump engaged in a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Trump announced that both countries would begin negotiations immediately and highlighted the urgency of resolving the conflict, citing the high casualty rate. The talks follow a deadly weekend in Ukraine and come amid Trump's claim that he could end the war swiftly. Russian media described the conversation as informative, and Vice President JD Vance emphasized the U.S. willingness to support peace efforts. The new pope, Pope Leo XIV, has shown interest in hosting future negotiations.