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Russia, Ukraine to begin ceasefire talks immediately, says Trump

The US President said the Vatican has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations

Published: Mon 19 May 2025, 10:07 PM

US President Donald Trump said his call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday went very well and that Moscow and Kyiv "will immediately start negotiations" toward a ceasefire and end to the war.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the Vatican, "as represented by the Pope, has stated that it would be very interested in hosting the negotiations. Let the process begin!"