Donald Trump Pushes Russia–Ukraine Ceasefire Talks After Phone Call with Putin

 

President Donald Trump speaks
with Russian President Vladimir Putin 

🕒 Latest Updates on President Donald Trump's Activities (Past 24 Hours)

📞 Phone Call with Putin: Ceasefire Negotiations in Motion

On May 19, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump had a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to push forward ceasefire negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Trump emphasized that bilateral talks between the two nations would begin “immediately,” without third-party involvement.

However, Trump warned he would withdraw from the peace process if Putin showed no genuine interest in ending the conflict.

🖋️ Signs “Take It Down Act” into Law

Also on May 19, Trump, accompanied by First Lady Melania Trump, signed the "Take It Down Act" in the White House Rose Garden.
This new law aims to prevent the non-consensual sharing of explicit images and videos, including AI-generated deepfakes.

🏛️ Tax Bill Advocacy at Capitol Hill

Trump visited Capitol Hill to lobby Republican lawmakers in support of a multi-trillion-dollar tax cut bill.
The bill faces bipartisan criticism due to concerns over increasing the national deficit.