US President Donald Trump said he thinks Vladimir Putin wants peace. Ukraine and its European allies don’t believe he does. More than anything, Putin wants to see a new global order — with Russia playing a starring role.

A new decree signed by Vladimir Putin requires Ukrainian citizens in Russia without legal residency to exit the country.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reiterated Friday that there must be more pressure on Russia to achieve a sustainable ceasefire, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin has continued to act as an "aggressor" in the war,

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that efforts to prevent further escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war are "somewhat under control." "Rational discussions" and having good relationships with presidents Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine are key to negotiating an end to the war,