Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin
President Donald Trump saif Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin ceasefire negotiations after an "excellent" phone call with Putin.

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3 developments- May 17, 2025Trump to call Putin in effort to resolve war
- May 19, 2025Trump says Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks will begin immediately following call with Putin
- May 20, 2025Trump and Putin talk about ending war in Ukraine, but there's no ceasefire agreement
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