Trump will first meet with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner before calling Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, and subsequently Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine. These phone calls take place in the context of efforts to try to reach a ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
Separately, Israel carried out attacks against Hamas infrastructure in the Gaza Strip. This military offensive occurs while international negotiations involving the United States and world leaders are underway.
Trump's phone calls with Putin and Zelensky represent a new chapter in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has been ongoing for several years. The prior meeting with his advisors suggests these conversations will be carefully prepared.
