Trump pushes for Ukraine peace talks after call with Putin

United States President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social that negotiations to end the Ukraine war would commence "immediately" after a lengthy phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday.

This was the first direct conversation between the two leaders since Trump assumed office, and it comes just after Russia released an American prisoner. Trump, who has long promised a swift resolution to the conflict, stated that both sides had agreed to work closely, even discussing future visits between their nations.

The call was confirmed to have lasted nearly 90 minutes and included talks on global security, economic relations, and military dynamics. Shortly after this call, Trump also had a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. For now, it remains to be seen where these talks will lead.