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.

Referring to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Trump said the discussion will focus on "stopping the bloodbath."