Nearly three years after President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine, his troops are making steady progress on the battlefield.

President Trump has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin in attempts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, he told the New York Post. The big picture: Trump, who throughout his presidential campaign vowed to end the years-long war within 24 hours, told the outlet the Russian leader "wants to see people stop dying."

Trump spoke with a New York Post reporter on Friday whilst onboard Air Force One, saying Putin 'wants to see people stop dying.' View on euronews