Trump aims for ceasefire in Ukraine from today's call with Putin

US President Donald Trump is expected to hold a phone conversation with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on Monday at 14:00 PM local time.

White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt has stated that Trump's goal for today's conversation is "to achieve a ceasefire."

She added that the president is "very frustrated with both sides of the conflict," the BBC reports.

Asked if Trump hopes to arrange a personal meeting with his Russian counterpart, Leavitt said "the president would certainly be open to that."

Secretary Leavitt has added that "everything is on the table" in the future, including possible secondary sanctions on Russia.