Trump pushes new Russia-Ukraine peace talks

5:32 now is your time and Russia may be open to a new round of talks to end the war in Ukraine and Ukraine may be open to ceding territory in the process. The White House is hoping to broker a peace deal. Doug Lusader joining us now from Washington with this developing story. Good morning, Doug. Good morning. We're getting closer to at least lower level talks with the U.S., Ukraine and Russia, but this critical question remains whether Vladimir Putin really wants a deal No apparent slowdown of attacks on Ukraine overnight, despite what sounded like peace overtures on both sides. Right now we have to freeze, and I think this is real way to end this war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is open to freezing the battle lines where they are to pursue talks, with Russia in control of a good portion of eastern Ukraine. But for those who have been watching this war unfold, this is familiar. He's privately agreed to something like this previously. The problem is Vladimir Putin has steadfastly refused to do so. Russian President Vladimir Putin did meet with US envoy Steve Witkoff as part of an effort to win the release of US hostage Stephen Hubbard. Witkoff raised eyebrows when he called Putin a humanitarian. But Putin did agree to start a new round of talks with the US and Ukraine. I called up Vladimir Putin and I said, you gotta do me a favor, you gotta give me back, Stephen Hubbard. President Trump at a rally last night in South Carolina said his dealmaking was behind the release, but that came as he was campaigning for Darlene Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, who had pressed for Russian sanctions that the president has now put on hold as the fighting in Ukraine rages on. The trilateral talks to end the war are scheduled to begin next month after the midterms. Back to you guys. All right, Doug Lusader with the latest update live in Washington. Thank you, Doug.