A top Russian official told NBC News that there was no meeting planned between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, dealing a blow to President Trump’s efforts to mediate an end to the war between the two countries.

Trump gives Putin another two-week deadline to agree meeting with Zelensky - The US president said he will make a decision on how to approach peace talks ‘in two weeks’

The White House said President Donald Trump is still working toward a bilateral meeting. "Nobody is ready to throw in the towel," one national security official said.