President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as part of ongoing efforts to end the three-year conflict in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump conveyed optimism about the discussions, stating, “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.” The scheduled call follows a week of intensified dialogue aimed at securing a 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine has tentatively accepted.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the call would take place but withheld details about the agenda. Unofficial reports indicate that key points of discussion may include Ukrainian territorial concessions and the fate of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe's largest nuclear facility, which remains under Russian control.

Despite ongoing military operations, Trump is keenly aware of the need for negotiations. “We’ll be talking about land, we’ll be talking about power plants,” he remarked, hinting at the potential for “dividing up certain assets” between the conflicting parties. According to sources, this may refer to the resources surrounding the disputed nuclear facility.

While Putin has expressed cautious support for the ceasefire proposal, he has also indicated a need for further discussions to address the underlying causes of the conflict. His requirements include ensuring that Ukraine does not use any ceasefire period to strengthen its military capabilities.

The international community, particularly European allies, remains focused on the outcome of this call, as they continue to consider sending peacekeeping troops to monitor any potential ceasefire agreement. As the situation develops, the path to peace in Ukraine hinges on the outcomes of these high-stakes negotiations.

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