After Putin call, Trump says Russia and Ukraine to negotiate ceasefire ‘immediately’

US President Donald Trump said on May 19, 2025, that his recent phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin has led to Russia and Ukraine beginning ceasefire negotiations “immediately”. Trump also said that Washington and Moscow agreed to pursue large-scale trade once the war ended. Hours later, Trump added that it would be “great” to hold ceasefire talks at the Vatican. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke with Trump before the US leader’s call with Putin, urging him not to make any decisions on Ukraine without involving Kyiv.