Washington, March 18 -- US President Donald Trump held a crucial phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to secure a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. The Trump administration is pushing for an immediate halt to hostilities after Ukraine agreed to a temporary cessation of fighting, provided Russia does the same, ABC News reported.

Trump has made clear his intention to mediate a resolution between the two nations, emphasising the need for a swift de-escalation of violence. "It's a bad situation in Russia, and it's a bad situation in Ukraine," he said on Monday. "What's happening in Ukraine is not good, but we're going to see if we can work a peace agreement, a ceasefire and peace, and I think we'll be able to do it." His remarks...