Trump Hints at Asset Division in Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks, Plans Call with Putin

TDT | Manama
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Efforts to broker peace in the Russia-Ukraine war have entered a critical phase, with US President Donald Trump revealing that negotiators are already discussing the division of key assets between the two nations. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, signaling potential progress in the ongoing negotiations.

“We’re doing pretty well, I think, with Russia,” Trump said. “A lot of work’s been done over the weekend, and we want to see if we can bring that war to an end.”

According to Trump, discussions have focused on territorial adjustments and control over key infrastructure, including power plants. “We’ll be talking about land, a lot of land, and we’ll be talking about power plants,” he added.

Uncertain Path to Ceasefire

The announcement follows Trump’s recent claim that Ukraine has agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire. However, Russia's stance remains unclear. While Putin has expressed openness to discussions, he has also reiterated demands that Ukraine make significant concessions—something Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has consistently rejected.

Despite the uncertainty, diplomatic efforts continue. US negotiators are set to meet with representatives from both Ukraine and Russia this week, with plans for further discussions in Moscow.

International Concerns Over Concessions

The possibility of territorial concessions has sparked concern among European allies, who worry that rewarding Russia with land could embolden future aggression. NATO members have also questioned Trump’s approach, particularly given his history of expressing admiration for Putin.

Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, described his recent discussions with Putin as “solution-based” and expressed confidence that progress could be made in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, Putin has hinted at a desire to rebuild US-Russia relations, which he claimed were “destroyed by the previous American administration.”

As negotiations continue, all eyes will be on Tuesday’s call between Trump and Putin—one that could shape the course of the war and redefine geopolitical dynamics in Europe.