President Donald Trump has called for an end to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, expressing his desire for a resolution within two weeks. This announcement came shortly after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Rome, where both leaders attended the funeral of Pope Francis. Following Trump's statement, Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed a temporary ceasefire on Monday.

Speculation suggests that a potential agreement to end the war could be reached if Ukraine relinquishes its claim to the Crimean Peninsula. When questioned about his discussions with President Zelenskyy, Trump said, "Zelenskyy asked for more weapons to continue the fight if necessary." Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking on NBC's "Meet the Press," commented on the situation, stating, "I think they're closer in general than they've been any time in the last three years, but it's still not there."

Rubio added that the United States might need to consider stepping in to mediate the talks.