Trump and Putin expected to discuss ceasefire as US and European allies press Russia to end Ukraine war.

At the ground zero, defence analysts suggest that both sides seem to be opening up their might, positioning themselves to gain leverage before sitting down for talks or ceasefire

The United States this week proposed a halt in fighting in the war after talks in Saudi Arabia, with Kyiv accepting the proposal.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that there was no wait at all and the talks with the Russian president and his representatives were very productive.

US President Donald Trump is expected to speak with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin this week, an American envoy said Sunday, as Washington presses for Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the Ukraine war.

President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will likely speak on a call this week, U.S. special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said.

Prime Minister Modi emphasised the need for diplomacy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. He opined that the battlefield will not bring a resolution to the issue and has urged both leaders to engage in direct talks.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will only be resolved when both sides join the negotiation table, asserting that there can never be a resolution on the battlefield. India News | Resolution to Russia-Ukraine Conflict Will Only Come when Both Sides Join Negotiation Table: PM Modi.

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the US tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff. World News | Trump and Putin Will Speak This Week on Russia-Ukraine War, US Envoy Says.