Afghanistan, Oct. 20 -- U.S. President Donald Trump called for an immediate halt to fighting between Russia and Ukraine, urging both sides to pursue negotiations over disputed territories.

U.S. President Donald Trump has called for an immediate halt to fighting between Russia and Ukraine along current front lines, urging both sides to stop the bloodshed and move toward negotiations.

Speaking to reporters on Monday, Trump said he wanted Moscow and Kyiv to "stop killing people and get it done," adding that discussions over the details of territorial arrangements could be resolved in future peace talks.

The U.S. president acknowledged that defining borders and sovereignty would be "very difficult," but maintained that a ceasefire was essent...