Washington DC/IBNS, May 19 -- US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that Russia and Ukraine will immediately start negotiations towards a ceasefire following his two-hour call with President Vladimir Putin.

Describing his conversation with President Putin as one that went "very well", he said that the negotiations are a significant step towards the "end of the war".

Trump said the "tone and spirit of the conversation were excellent".

"If it wasn't, I would say so now, rather than later. Russia wants to do largescale TRADE with the United States when this catastrophic "bloodbath" is over, and I agree. There is a tremendous opportunity for Russia to create massive amounts of jobs and wealth. Its potential is UNLIMITED. Likewise, ...