Donald Trump has revealed he suggested a ceasefire to Vlaidmir Putin in the Ukraine war in the latest phone call between the two leaders, while hinting a deal might be close.

The US President was meeting with NASA’s Artemis II astronauts at the Oval Office. He told reporters: "I suggested a little bit of a ceasefire and I think he might do that." Mr Trump appeared to show optimism that he had got through to Putin, adding: "He might announce something having to do with that."

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