Trump and Putin to Discuss US Ceasefire Plan for Ukraine
Possible Announcement Anticipated by Tuesday
US President Donald Trump announced that he will converse with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about the proposed US-mediated ceasefire for the Ukraine conflict. Trump expressed hope for a potential announcement, saying, “Maybe we can, maybe we can’t, but I think we have a very good chance.”
Weekend Efforts Aimed at Ending the Conflict
- Substantial work was accomplished over the weekend
- Both parties discussed crucial matters, such as land and power plants
- Negotiations involved the distribution of assets
Trump observed that the current situation has altered, with “a lot of land [being] a lot different than it was before the war.”
Kremlin Confirms US Negotiators’ Travel to Russia
The Kremlin confirmed last week that US negotiators would visit Russia for further talks, although specifics about the delegation were not released.
Putin’s Conditions and Allegations
- Putin agreed “in theory” to the 30-day ceasefire
- He requested concessions from Kyiv
- Putin alleged Ukraine’s government was part of the “root cause” of the war
Russia Seeks to Rebuild Relations with the US
Putin indicated that Russia is working towards reestablishing relations with the US, which he claimed had been “practically reduced to zero, destroyed by the previous American administration.” He recognized that “the situation is starting to move” under Trump’s administration.
