Trump to speak to Putin as Ukraine peacekeeping plans progress

Fighting continues in Ukraine as Moscow insists on conditions before accepting a ceasefire (Alex Babenko/AP)

Donald Trump has said he will speak to Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as military chiefs prepare to discuss peacekeeping plans in London.

The call, announced by US special envoy Steve Witkoff, comes as Mr Putin continues to resist a US-backed proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine.