President Donald Trump appeared to bow out of directly negotiating the peace deal between Russia and Ukraine after a two-hour conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. While the president has been publicly pressing for a ceasefire for months, his post after the call on Monday indicated talks were imminent, but it was just the beginning.

Putin said efforts to end the war were "generally on the right track" and that Moscow was ready to work with Ukraine on a potential peace deal.

As President Donald Trump prepares for crucial calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, his administration faces ongoing talks to secure trade deals.

Vance and Zelenskyy clashed during an Oval Office meeting in February. Trump is speaking to Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 19.

It marks the drone's first known appearance in the Black Sea area since June 2024, and the first time since Trump resumed office.