Russia’s leader recently rejected the idea of an interim truce in Ukraine. But he wants to maintain his relationship with President Trump.

The United States has for the first time shifted the pressure to Russia in President Trump’s push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, after securing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s support for a 30-day truce in the war.

U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, plans a visit to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, two people briefed on the plans said on Monday.

US President Donald Trump announced that he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin about a ceasefire this week, according to his statement. US President Donald Trump stated that he will likely speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week but emphasized that "it takes two to tango.

Putin visits troops in Russia's Kursk region Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited military headquarters in Russia's western Kursk region, according to Russian state media. Putin appeared on TV in a pixilated military uniform and said that he was "counting on the fact that all the combat tasks facing our units will be fulfilled,

The news comes after Ukrainian officials agreed to a 30-day ceasefire following a highly anticipated meeting with American officials in Saudi Arabia. Earlier, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the "ball is truly in their [Russia's] court" and that the US believes the only way to end the fighting is through peace negotiations.

Ukraine launched its biggest ever drone attack on Moscow, killing at least two workers at a meat warehouse, injuring 18 others and causing a short shutdown at the Russian capital's four airports, Russian officials said.