Trump and Putin to discuss critical ceasefire in Ukraine talks
On Tuesday, Donald Trump plans to speak with Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine. The US President revealed the specific issues he intends to discuss with the Russian leader.
What do you need to know?
- Donald Trump announced talks with Vladimir Putin about ending the conflict in Ukraine, which are set to take place on Tuesday.
- The US President mentioned that the ceasefire discussions will include topics on land and power plants.
- Negotiators have already talked about the division of "certain assets," which may encompass land and power plants.
Donald Trump announced that he plans to hold talks with the Russian President, Vladimir Putin, on Tuesday regarding ending the war in Ukraine. He conveyed this information to reporters on board Air Force One. "A lot of work's been done over the weekend," said the US President, emphasizing the importance of preparing for this conversation.
Trump expressed hope for ending the conflict, though he admitted it is not certain. "We want to see if we can bring that war to an end. Maybe we can, maybe we can't, but I think we have a very good chance," stated the US President.
What will Trump discuss with Putin?
Tuesday's discussions between Trump and Putin are expected to cover, among other things, land and power plants. According to "The Guardian," negotiators have already explored the possibility of a division of "certain assets." "I think we have a lot of it already discussed very much by both sides, Ukraine and Russia. We're already talking about that, dividing up certain assets," said Trump, quoted by the British newspaper.
Trump, as highlighted by "The Guardian," is seeking to secure Putin's support for a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine accepted last week. Meanwhile, Russia continues its military actions, attempting to push Ukrainian forces out of the Kursk region.
Trump provided details after his special envoy Steve Witkoff stated in an interview with CNN that Putin "accepts President Trump's philosophy" and wants to end the war.