Trump and Putin to discuss Ukraine ceasefire and asset division
On Tuesday, Donald Trump plans to talk with Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine. The U.S. 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 to address the conflict in Ukraine, scheduled for Tuesday.
- The U.S. President stated that as part of the ceasefire talks, they will discuss issues regarding land and power plants.
- Negotiators have already deliberated on the division of "certain assets," which may include land and power plants.
Donald Trump announced 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, emphasizing the importance of preparing for this conversation over the weekend.
Trump expressed hope for ending the conflict, though he admitted it's uncertain. "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 U.S. President.
What will Trump discuss with Putin?
Tuesday's talks between Trump and Putin are expected to cover land and power plants. According to "The Guardian," negotiators have already discussed 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 trying to win 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.
