Volodymyr Zelensky's office has confirmed that the Ukrainian president also spoke to Trump in an hour-long phone call.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday about starting negotiations immediately to end the war in Ukraine. "We have also agreed to have our respective teams start negotiations immediately,

President Donald Trump still intends to bring a swift end to Russia's war against Ukraine. The United States is observing the situation carefully, developing a plan, and setting priorities, stated US Secretary of Defense,