Trump and putin did not discuss time frame for ceasefire in Ukraine – CNN

US President Donald Trump and russian dictator vladimir putin did not discuss a possible time frame for a ceasefire in Ukraine during a phone call on Monday, May 19. CNN reported this, citing putin aide Yuri Ushakov.

So, when asked whether Trump and putin had set a deadline for a possible future ceasefire during the conversation, Ushakov said: "No, they didn’t discuss that, although Trump naturally emphasized his interest in reaching some agreement as soon as possible."

In addition, Ushakov said that during the conversation there was a "clear impression" that both putin and Trump were interested in a personal meeting. However, Ushakov said that he did not know when such a meeting would take place.

"Both presidents (Trump and putin, - Ed.) are also interested in this meeting being not empty, but productive," he said.

As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on May 19, after talks with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and vladimir putin, Donald Trump said that Ukraine and the aggressor country russia would "immediately" begin negotiations on a ceasefire and an end to the war.