President Donald Trump is hoping separate phone calls Monday with Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make progress toward a ceasefire in the war in Ukraine.

President Trump expressed his hopes for a “productive day” Monday — and a cease-fire — in a social media post over the weekend. His effort will also include calls to NATO leaders.

As Russia and Ukraine hold their first direct talks in years, Trump says there won't be a real breakthrough to end the war until he sits down with Putin.