Putin and Trump to discuss Ukraine ceasefire in landmark call
The phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will occur on Tuesday, as confirmed by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during Monday's briefing.
- The phone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump will occur on Tuesday.
- The Kremlin confirmed the information following an earlier announcement by the US President.
- The purpose of the conversation is to discuss the possibility of ending the war in Ukraine. Donald Trump has expressed optimism about a significant chance of resolving the conflict.
The Kremlin confirmed on Monday the timing of Vladimir Putin's phone call with Donald Trump. This conversation is scheduled for Tuesday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated at the briefing.
"I think we have a good chance"
While aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Donald Trump stated that he intends to speak with Putin on Tuesday. He expressed a desire to explore the possibility of ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, acknowledging that success is uncertain but emphasizing his belief that there is a strong chance of achieving a resolution.
When questioned about possible concessions, the US president mentioned that discussions would cover territory and power plants. He emphasized that numerous issues had already been addressed with both Ukraine and Russia. Additionally, he noted that ongoing talks involved allocating and sharing specific resources.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov refused to comment on the specifics of the conversation.