'We Are On the Right Track': Russia and Ukraine Must Reach Compromises

US President Donald Trump noted in a phone call with Vladimir Putin that, in his opinion, Russia is committed to a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, Russian President Putin said after the conversation, TASS reports.

Here is what Putin also said about his phone call with Trump afterwards:

• Trump expressed his position on the ceasefire during the conversation.
• Russia supports the cessation of hostilities but it is necessary to develop the most effective paths toward peace; a ceasefire is possible upon reaching appropriate agreements.
• Russia and Ukraine must find compromises acceptable to both sides; "we are generally on the right track."
• Russia is ready to work with Ukraine on a memorandum for a future peace agreement.