The Latest: Trump And Putin To Hold Call To Discuss Ceasefire In Ukraine

President Donald Trump is to hold talks on Tuesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin as he looks to get buy-in on a U.S. ceasefire proposal he hopes can create a pathway to ending Russia's devastating war on Ukraine .

The White House is optimistic that peace is within reach even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy remains skeptical that Putin is doing much beyond paying lip service to Trump.

Here's the latest:

Tuesday's White House schedule

According to the White House press office, Trump plans to sign executive orders in the Oval Office at 3:30 p.m. ET.