President Donald Trump on Monday said Russia would agree to a 30-day cease-fire in its war with Ukraine, and that “many elements” have been agreed to, ahead of phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin planned for Tuesday.
A reporter asked the president about Ukraine’s already-agreed-to 30-day cease-fire and enquired if Russia would agree to it as well.
“They would,” Trump said as he left the Kennedy Center in Washington. The president was at the cultural events center during his first tour since becoming its chairman in February.
On the same day, Trump said he looks forward to his talks with Putin on Tuesday....