Trump hopes for Ukraine ceasefire progress in calls with Putin and Zelenskyy

Mr Trump will speak to his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts today. Picture: AP

US President Donald Trump is hoping separate phone calls with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.

Mr Trump expressed his hopes for a “productive day” on Monday – and a ceasefire – in a social media posts over the weekend. His effort will also include calls to Nato leaders.