Kurt Volker, former special representative for Ukraine negotiations, told Newsmax on Monday that Russia is “not ready to have a ceasefire” despite ongoing negotiations.

President Donald Trump on Monday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about a potential ceasefire in the ongoing war between their countries.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a press conference on Monday that Trump has “grown weary and frustrated with both sides of the conflict. He has made it clear to both sides that he wants to see a peaceful resolution and ceasefire as soon as possible.”

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