President Donald Trump announced on Monday (May 19) that Russia and Ukraine will begin negotiations toward a ceasefire . The announcement came after a two-hour phone call between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin . Trump expressed optimism about the talks, stating that the "tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky , who also spoke with Trump, called for additional sanctions on Russia's banking and energy sectors to pressure them into a ceasefire agreement. Zelensky mentioned potential locations for the talks, including Turkey , Switzerland, and the Vatican.

The call marks the third known conversation between Trump and Putin since Trump's inauguration. Trump has grown frustrated with the ongoing conflict and

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