Regarding efforts to bring the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end, US President Donald Trump has said he will be speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, March 18. Trump made hints about possible announcements after a talk with reporters riding on Air Force One.
Trump on His Conversation with Putin
Emphasizing that land and power plants will be main subjects of conversation, Trump described the process as “dividing up some assets.” He said, noting the delicate character of the negotiations:
“We might have something to announce perhaps by Tuesday. Tuesday marks my meeting with President Putin.
He also mentioned that his government was concentrated on bringing the war in Ukraine to a conclusion and that major groundwork had been put over the weekend.
Kremlin’s Response
The Kremlin acknowledged Putin will take part in the call but withheld specifics. According to a spokesman, the details of their exchanges will not be revealed ahead of time.
Ceasefire Negotiations and Russia’s Stance
Ukraine has indicated eagerness to accept a 30-day truce that the Trump administration is advocating. Though Putin has indicated openness to a truce, he has also specified particular requirements that have to be satisfied before pledging a formal stop to the invasion.
Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy, lately paid Moscow visits to help with negotiations. Russia is still occupying major chunks of Ukraine, including areas it illegally seized in 2022, including:
- Donetsk and Luhansk (eastern Ukraine)
- Kherson and Zaporizhzhia (southeastern Ukraine)
Moscow does not completely occupy any of these areas even if it claims sovereignty.
Trump’s Tension with Zelensky
During a contentious Oval Office meeting at the White House, Trump recently attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The conflict highlighted the tensions between the two presidents, especially with relation to Ukraine’s need for more robust security assurances to stop any Russian attack.
What’s Next?
As the war enters its third year, the Trump-Putin call might be quite important in determining the direction of upcoming diplomatic initiatives. Watchers are intently observing if the conversation results in specific actions toward peace or escalates geopolitical concerns.
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