Trump's peace push: Will He Broker historic ceasefire between Russia-Ukraine?

US President Donald Trump is already involved in attempts to mediate a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. As per recent reports, Trump is likely to take a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future.

What did Steve Whitkoff say

White House special envoy Steve Whitkoff told media that"State of the Union" on Sunday, "I look forward to there being a phone conversation between the two presidents this week." Whitkoff also said that the US is in constant contact with Ukraine. Nevertheless, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated on Friday that Putin had asked him to send a message to Trump through Whitkoff ahead of their possible telephone conversation. Whitkoff had last week sat down with Putin in Moscow and said the discussion was "positive" and "solution-based."

Putin has allegedly agreed to see Trump

Putin has allegedly agreed to see Trump, and both of the leaders desire an end to the war. Trump believes a deal can be signed in the weeks ahead. According to the negotiated ceasefire agreement, Ukraine is asking for guarantees that the US and its allies will come to its defense if Russia launches an attack again in the future. The White House is reluctant to make any definitive promises, however. Meanwhile, Russia has highlighted its refusal to agree to a temporary ceasefire.