Trump to Speak with Putin About 'Dividing Up Certain Assets' to End War in Ukraine

What Happened?

President Donald Trump said he would speak with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about ending the Ukraine war.

It presents a chance for President Trump to affirm truce negotiations with Moscow and help strengthen foreign policy with the U.S.

Trump disclosed the planned discussions with reporters while flying Sunday from Florida to Washington on Air Force One.

He suggested that 'dividing up certain assets,' including land and power plants, would be negotiated as the U.S. pushes for a 30-day ceasefire.

‘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,' Trump stated.

The Kremlin confirmed Monday morning Putin’s planned discussions with Trump but declined to give details.

'We never get ahead of events,' Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. 'The content of conversations between two presidents are not subject to any prior discussion.'

Some have reportedly pointed to territorial concessions by Kyiv and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant as focuses in upcoming talks.

Russia also wants to stop Kyiv from ever joining NATO.

Why it Matters

Putin agreed in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, paving the way to end the three-year war in Ukraine.

Putin emphasized last week that while the terms still need to be worked out, this initial step should lead to lasting peace.

The Kremlin will also not accept peacekeepers from any NATO members to monitor a prospective truce.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Monday that Moscow will seek 'ironclad' guarantees in any peace deal that NATO nations exclude Kyiv from membership.

Grushko did suggest that Russia is open to allowing unarmed observers and civilian missions in Ukraine as part of a potential peace deal.

But overall, Russian officials would want Ukraine to remain neutral.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Moscow last week regarding the plan that Ukraine had accepted after 7-hour negotiations in Jeddah.

How it Affects You

Although Trump stated he was 'strongly considering' imposing sanctions on Russia, the two leaders could still make key progress this week.

Ukrainian and Russian leaders have both experienced wanting a long-term peaceful settlement.

However, both sides continue to exchange heavy aerial strikes as Russia reportedly moves closer to ejecting Ukrainian forces.

World leaders remain patient to see if the U.S. can help facilitate a deal that ends the three-year war and ensures peace efforts are fulfilled.