Trump's team in talks with Biden and Ukrainian officials about ending the Russia-Ukraine war

US President-elect Donald Trump's national security team has held discussions with the White House and Ukrainian leaders as part of a joint effort to find a way to end the war with Russia.

But it is understood that Trump's advisers and cabinet appointees, who have a variety of views on Ukraine, have not yet presented a conceptual or specific peace plan to Kiev.

The president-elect has vowed to end the conflict even before he is inaugurated next month, calling the casualties on both sides "a tragedy."

However, he has sent mixed signals in his public comments, urging Russia to make peace but also suggesting he might reduce US military aid to Ukraine or restore limits on the use of ballistic missiles. while operating against targets inside Russia.

Despite Trump's promises to end the war quickly, it remains unclear whether he can persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the fighting.

It's also unclear whether the Republican team has communicated with Putin's government about Ukraine, and if so, what was conveyed by each side. yahoonews, the Telegraph reports.

When asked on "Meet the Press" if he was actively working to end the war, Trump said "Yes," but declined to say whether he had spoken to Putin.

"I don't want to say anything about it because I don't want to do anything that could derail the negotiations," Trump said.

Biden's national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, has reportedly held several talks with his nominated successor, Mike Waltz.

They have focused on sharing relevant information, but have not explored strategies for ending the war or securing a ceasefire.

One benefit of these discussions is that they will ensure that Trump's transition team will not be surprised by any action by the Biden administration in Ukraine before the president-elect is inaugurated in January.

Although Trump's team is trying to pause the fighting in Ukraine, which would pave the way for peace talks, the challenges remain daunting as the war approaches the three-year mark.

Asked if Walz and others are working with the Biden administration on a cease-fire plan, Brian Hughes said: “Congressman Waltz and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan are in touch on many issues. The goal is for the world to understand that there is a desire for the transition period to be seen as a strong America, working for peace and stability around the world, until President-elect Trump is sworn in."

Otherwise, Trump's team has not yet informed the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about any potential plans.

But recent meetings and talks between Zelensky, Trump and their advisers have been constructive, including a face-to-face meeting in Paris brokered by French President Emmanuel Macron.

On Sunday, Trump wrote on social media that Zelensky and Ukraine were ready for a peace deal and that it was time for Putin to "act." /Telegraph/