India, Aug. 16 -- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky was briefed by US President Donald Trump about the key summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday, and an Axios report claims that Zelensky is planning a visit to Washington as soon as Monday, August 18.

According to the White House, Trump held a "lengthy call" with Zelensky on his way back to Washington from Alaska, and subsequently spoke to NATO leaders.

"I think a fast peace deal is better than a ceasefire," Trump told Zelensky on the call, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said, citing a source. The reporter also said that the US President's phone call with Zelensky and the European leaders lasted for about one and a half hour.

European Commission President Ursula von de...