Live: Trump says he’ll speak to Putin Tuesday as he seeks end to Ukraine war

17/03/2025 06:40 France 24

US President Donald Trump has said he plans to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine, after positive talks between US and Russian officials in Moscow. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments on the conflict and diplomatic bids to help secure Ukraine's future.

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