President Donald Trump has confirmed he will speak directly with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday in a high-stakes push to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which he described as a “bloodbath.”
The announcement comes amid heightened global concern following stalled peace negotiations in Istanbul. Although the talks resulted in a large-scale prisoner exchange, no ceasefire agreement was reached. Trump’s calls signal a new effort to break the diplomatic deadlock and de-escalate tensions.
According to officials, both Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to the scheduled conversations. Trump is expected to urge both leaders to consider immediate steps toward a ceasefire and commit to renewed negotiations under U.S. mediation.
The upcoming discussions mark a critical moment in Trump’s post-return foreign policy, as international observers look to the calls for signs of diplomatic movement in one of Europe’s deadliest conflicts in recent memory.
Whether the talks will produce tangible progress remains uncertain, but Trump’s direct involvement places the White House at the center of renewed peace efforts between the warring nations.