U.S. President Donald Trump called on Thursday for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning that Washington and its partners would impose further sanctions if the ceasefire is not respected.

US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over a phone call on Monday to discuss an agreeable solution to the war in Ukraine.

President Trump appears to be stepping back from trying to end the war in Ukraine. Many in the country see little choice but to battle on.