White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters during a briefing that President Trump spoke separately to both President Putin of Russia and President Zelensky of Ukraine about immediately beginning negotiations to end the war between the two countries. She also confirmed an upcoming meeting with President Zelensky and top Trump officials, including Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Rubio. Additionally, the press secretary took questions on a variety of other topics, including Elon Musk and his role in the Trump administration.