Trump says he will call Putin to discuss stopping Ukraine 'bloodbath'2 days ago Share Save Alex Kleiderman BBC News Share SaveReutersDonald Trump has said he will speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone on Monday about "stopping the bloodbath" and ending the war in Ukraine. Trump had offered to attend the talks in Turkey if Putin would also be there, but the Russian president declined to go. Trump's comments come after he suggested progress on ending the war would only happen if he and Putin held face-to-face talks. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed to Russian news agencies that preparations were under way for a call between Putin and Trump on Monday. The US and Russian leaders are expected to discuss a ceasefire, as well as the possible summit between themselves.