India, March 17 -- The US push for a quick ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia may get more impetus as President Donald Trump might dial Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Trump confirmed the date for the call while talking to reporters on Air Force One during a late flight back to the Washington area from Florida on Sunday.

"I'll be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday. A lot of work's been done over the weekend," he was quoted as saying by Reuters.

This comes after White House special envoy Steve Witkoff said earlier on Sunday that a Trump-Putin phone call might happen this week. He also added that the US is continuing its engagement and conversation with Ukraine as well.

"I expect that there'll be a call with both presidents this week. ...