Donald Trump dials Vladimir Putin, discusses Ukraine ceasefire

President Donald Trump has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone to discuss a plan to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The White House reports that the conversation is aimed at getting Russia to agree to a peace plan, despite Ukraine’s scepticism. Sources indicate that the discussion between the two leaders is progressing well and may last for an hour or more. The outcome of this conversation could determine whether peace will return to the region.