Washington DC, May 19 -- Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin negotiations toward a ceasefire and a potential end to the ongoing war, US President Donald Trump stated on Monday (local time), following his two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Taking to his social media on Truth Social, the US President described the "tone and spirit" of the conversation as "excellent", emphasising that Russia and Ukraine are poised to engage in direct talks to resolve the conflict that has raged for over three years.

He noted that the conditions for peace will be negotiated directly between the two conflict-ridden nations, as they possess unique insights into the intricacies of the war.

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