The timing of the call was the most recent evidence of Ukraine being relegated to the back seat in talks about its future.

"Much of the discussion was based on the call made yesterday with President Putin in order to align both Russia and Ukraine in terms of their requests and needs," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Several U.S. national security agencies have halted work on a coordinated effort to counter Russian sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks, easing pressure on Moscow as the Trump Administration pushes Russia to end its war in Ukraine.

Several U.S. national security agencies have halted work on a coordinated effort to counter Russian sabotage, disinformation and cyberattacks.

Ukraine’s Zelensky talked to Trump 24 hours later and hoped the United States will monitor any ceasefire as Kyiv and Moscow traded salvos overnight.