Trump-Putin phone call on Tuesday All eyes are on Tuesday’s scheduled phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, as the two leaders prepare to discuss the complex situation in Ukraine. Trump, who has made significant diplomatic moves over the weekend, indicated that the discussion would focus on issues like territorial divisions and energy infrastructure, including the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
“I look forward to the call with President Putin,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
Here are some key pointers regarding the upcoming talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin
Purpose of Trump-Putin call
The main topic of discussion is the ongoing war in Ukraine, with Trump aiming to explore the possibility of bringing the conflict to an end. Trump mentioned that the talks had made significant progress over the weekend, which may lead to a ceasefire agreement. “We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on Tuesday,” Trump said. “A lot of work’s been done over the weekend. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.”
Trump-Putin call: Topics of discussion
Trump indicated that discussions would include “land” and “power plants.” While he did not elaborate on specifics, this could refer to the situation surrounding the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, which is under Russian control and a key strategic point in the war. “We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,” Trump said, a process he described as “dividing up certain assets.”
Diplomatic Efforts
Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, visited Moscow last week to present details of a ceasefire plan, suggesting a 30-day pause in hostilities. Trump and Putin’s call could further solidify these discussions and potentially result in an agreement
Energy Infrastructure
The war has heavily impacted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, including its power plants, gas transmission system, and storage facilities. These areas could be part of the conversation, with Trump mentioning energy-related issues, including the state of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant and Ukraine’s gas infrastructure.
Kremlin’s Stance
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the call but declined to provide details. Asked about the planned call, he said, “Yes, that’s how it is. Such a conversation is planned for Tuesday.” Putin said last week he agreed with the idea of a ceasefire but warned he had “serious questions” about how it would be implemented that he wanted to discuss with Trump.
Among Putin’s demands are that Ukraine never join the NATO military alliance, that European peacekeepers not be deployed on Ukrainian territory and that Moscow be allowed to keep all the land it currently occupies.
International Reactions
European allies remain wary of Trump’s relationship with Putin, and his stance on Ukraine continues to stir debate.
Tulsi Gabbard: Trump and Putin ‘very good friends,’ focused on strengthening US-Russia ties
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said during an interview with India’s NDTV that Trump and Putin “are very good friends” and are focused on ways to strengthen the bonds between the U.S. and Russia.
“We have two leaders of two great countries who are very good friends and very focused on how we can strengthen the shared objectives and interests,” Gabbard said in an interview with India’s NDTV, portions of which were released Monday before its broadcast.
With potential agreements on the table, including those concerning land and energy infrastructure, the world awaits to see if a significant step toward peace can be achieved.
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