The president called the meetings with both leaders "very successful," despite failing to reach a ceasefire deal.

US President Donald Trump has ditched his call for a ceasefire in Ukraine, backing instead Russian President Vladimir Putin’s push for a permanent peace agreement. That has not stopped some European leaders from pushing for a temporary truce first, even though the US president has seemingly decided one is not necessary.

It comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of the 50 hostages would be freed.

U.S. special envoy to Lebanon to discuss potential ceasefire agreement with Israel after Beirut endorses plan to disarm Hezbollah terrorist group.

Hamas says it has agreed to a new Gaza ceasefire proposal as mediators from Qatar and Egypt push to renew talks ahead of a major Israeli assault on Gaza City.

President Trump says he doesn’t think “you need a ceasefire,” during his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, a stark reversal from his comments going into his meeting with Russian President Putin.

Senior Iranian military, judicial and government figures have warned in recent days that the fragile ceasefire with Israel could collapse, with one top commander saying war may break out “at any moment.

Rubio laid responsibility on both Russia and Ukraine for refusing to make enough concessions for a ceasefire. “Both sides are going to have to give up something in order to get to the table, in order to make this happen. That’s — that’s just the way it is,” Rubio said.