US President Donald Trump informed journalists during a flight on Air Force One that ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are progressing successfully: "I think things between Ukraine and Russia are going well. You'll all hear more soon." Trump also noted, "It's time to either act or shut up.
Last Friday, Steve Whitlock, the US special representative, held a 4.5-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg.
The White House emphasized that Whitlock's visit to Russia is aimed at achieving a ceasefire and a peace agreement in Ukraine.