Trump's call with Putin undermines Ukraine's support, signaling a shift away from new sanctions and raises concerns among allies about the direction of U.S. foreign policy.

Trump is on record as saying that there would be no progress towards peace in Ukraine until he and Putin get together. But it is worth bearing mind that very little movement towards a ceasefire in Ukraine – let alone a peace agreement – occurred after the last phone call between the two presidents in February.

While no official timeline for the ceasefire talks has been provided, the announcement marks one of the most significant developments in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and signals a potential turning point in international efforts to end the war.