Trump Announces Immediate Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks After Call With Putin

In a major diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate ceasefire talks, following a two-hour phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The announcement, shared via Trump’s Truth Social account, described the conversation with Putin as “very good” and a “significant step toward ending the war.” While no specific timeline was provided, the move signals renewed momentum in international efforts to resolve the prolonged conflict.

“They know the details of a negotiation that nobody else would be aware of,” Trump stated, emphasizing that the terms of the agreement would be worked out directly between the two warring nations.

Following the Trump-Putin call, key international figures were briefed in a follow-up conference call. Participants included Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

In a surprising diplomatic development, Trump revealed that the Vatican, led by Pope Francis, has offered to host the proposed talks.

“The tone and spirit of the conversation [with Putin] were excellent,” Trump added—marking an unusual moment of praise for the Russian leader amid historically tense U.S.-Russia relations.

The announcement also aligns with Trump’s broader diplomatic approach, linking economic incentives to geopolitical resolutions. He noted Russia’s desire to resume major trade relations with the United States once the conflict ends.