President Donald Trump said he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak on Monday over the phone to discuss a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on how the first in-person talks between Russia and Ukraine led to a prisoner exchange.

Vladimir Putin says Russia is prepared to discuss "compromises" on Ukraine after a "frank conversation" with Trump.

Trump has repeatedly pressured both Russia and Ukraine to accept a ceasefire and peace deal to end the war that has lasted over three years.

Russia and Ukraine will “immediately” begin ceasefire negotiations, President Donald Trump said Monday after separate calls with the leaders of both countries meant to spur progress toward ending the three-year war.

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy met US and European leaders in Rome ahead of a key Trump-Putin call, pushing for a "full and unconditional ceasefire" and using his Rome visit to strengthen diplomacy.

A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskiy could take place if the two sides come to certain agreements, the Kremlin said.

Vladimir Putin unleashed a drone on a civilian bus in the region of Sumy hours after the end of the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since the early weeks of the war. Nine people were killed and four others wounded in the northeastern city of Bilopillia,