Trump says Russia-Ukraine direct talks to 'begin immediately'

President Trump on Monday said that Russia and Ukraine will immediately begin negotiations on a ceasefire, following phone calls with the leaders of each country. He also noted the Vatican has offered to host the talks.
The White House said Trump spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for about two hours, after speaking with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier in the day. Trump has been pushing for a 30-day ceasefire in the war, and the White House said before Monday's calls