Former President Trump is preparing for a crucial telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern, to discuss strategies for resolving the three-year conflict in Ukraine. This dialogue follows a series of diplomatic initiatives aimed at establishing a ceasefire, a hopeful prospect that Trump underscored on his social media platform, expressing optimism that "this very violent war, a war that should have never happened, will end."

This will be their second publicly acknowledged conversation since Trump’s return to office in February, a meeting which the Kremlin regarded as a sign of possible waning Western resolve against Russia's actions in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov confirmed the upcoming discussion and conveyed gratitude for U.S. diplomatic efforts, highlighting that peaceful resolutions are preferred over continued hostilities.

Despite Trump's initial promises of an expedited resolution to the conflict, he has faced significant challenges due to the entrenched positions of both Ukraine and Russia. The complexity of the situation continues to create significant hurdles, as both nations calculate their interests, believing time favors their respective positions.

As the global community watches closely, the outcome of this conversation may significantly impact the trajectory of peace efforts in the region and the broader geopolitical landscape.