Trump says he plans to speak with Putin by phone

US President Donald Trump expects to hold a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin either this week or at the beginning of next week.

1news.media informs, citing TASS, "Yes, it will happen," he told reporters on Tuesday, referring to a possible phone call with the Russian leader, adding that it may happen "this week or early next week".

Trump also assured that he is committed to resolving the conflict in Ukraine.