President Trump recently shifted his stance on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. After a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump stated that Putin agreed to start direct negotiations with Ukraine towards a cease-fire. This marks a significant change from Trump's previous demands for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

Instead of pushing Russia for a swift end to the fighting, Trump is now supporting the Russian leader's call for negotiations between the two nations. Trump emphasized that the details of negotiations are best handled by those directly involved, i.e., Russia and Ukraine. This change comes after Trump had hinted at imposing new banking sanctions on Russia for its continued aggression in Ukraine.

Interestingly, Trump suggested that the Vatican might play a role in facilitating these talks, referring to their willingness to host the negotiations. President Zelensky of Ukraine, however, voiced his apprehensions regarding this shift, reiterating that any negotiations should include American and European representatives to ensure all perspectives are considered. The road to peace remains complex, with varying expectations from the involved parties.