Trump spoke with Zelensky ahead of deadline for Putin

• Trump's call with Zelensky took place a day before White House envoy Steve Witkoff's expected trip to Moscow for a meeting with Putin.

Behind the scenes: Trump told Zelensky that Witkoff's visit was coming at the Kremlin's request, more than three months since his last meeting with Putin, according to a Ukrainian official with knowledge of the call.

• Another Ukrainian source said Zelensky and Trump agreed during the call that targeting Russian oil sales to India, China and other countries could create the economic pressure needed to change Putin's mindset about the war.
• "It was a very good call. The U.S. and Ukraine are on the same page and on the right path now," the source said.

What they are saying: Zelensky wrote on X that the call with Trump focused on ending the war.

• "We coordinated our positions. We exchanged assessments of the situation. President Trump is fully informed about Russian strikes on Kyiv and other cities and communities," Zelensky wrote.
• He stressed that he discussed with Trump the potential sanctions against Russia. "Their economy continues to decline, and that's exactly why Moscow is so sensitive to this prospect and President Trump's resolve. This can change a lot," Zelensky wrote.

What to watch: Zelensky noted he discussed with Trump the U.S. weapons supply initiative, funded by NATO countries, and the draft agreement with the U.S. on drone production in Ukraine.