Negotiations aimed at freezing the conflict could finally put an end to the fighting – and lay the foundation for a new world order

President Donald Trump announced that the war in Ukraine is close to ending following a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. He described the conversation as "highly productive" and said they agreed on the need to stop the conflict.

Lawmakers' reactions underscore the challenge Republicans face as they try to make sense of the administration’s efforts to end the Ukraine war.