WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Ukraine-Russia peace talks include discussions about dividing certain assets.
Trump announced he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
His statement follows last week’s announcement of a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire accepted by Ukraine.
Russia has yet to confirm its acceptance, leaving the next step uncertain.
Trump made these remarks aboard Air Force One while returning to the White House.
Ceasefire Progress
He mentioned that significant work was done over the weekend on peace negotiations.
“We want to see if we can bring that war to an end,” Trump told reporters.
Trump believes there is a good chance of success but remains cautious.
Negotiators have already identified key discussion topics between Ukraine and Russia.
Trump confirmed land and power plants are major subjects in these talks.
Asset Division
“A lot of land has changed since the war began,” Trump said.
“We will discuss land and power plants,” he added.
Trump revealed that Ukraine and Russia have already discussed dividing specific assets.
The details of these discussions remain confidential.
Both sides are considering different approaches to settling disputes.
Putin’s Stance
Putin responded ambiguously to the Trump-backed ceasefire plan.
He agreed with the idea but listed strict conditions for Ukraine.
Putin repeated claims that Ukraine’s leadership contributed to the war.
Ukraine’s government has strongly rejected Putin’s narrative.
Putin’s terms include territorial concessions from Ukraine.
Ongoing Negotiations
Meetings between American, Ukrainian, and Russian negotiators will continue this week.
The Kremlin announced U.S. officials will travel to Russia for further discussions.
No details about the U.S. delegation have been shared.
Ukraine remains firm against ceding any territory to Russia.
European leaders are concerned about rewarding Russian aggression.
Territorial Dispute
Russia first took Ukrainian territory in 2014 before invading in 2022.
Since 2022, Ukraine has lost control of 11% of its land.
Land concessions remain a sensitive issue in negotiations.
U.S. officials believe Ukraine may need to give up land for peace.
Putin demands territorial concessions as a condition for a ceasefire.
International Concerns
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky refuses to surrender any land.
European leaders worry about legitimizing Russia’s invasion.
Russia refuses to return occupied Ukrainian territory.
Trump’s approach to Putin raises concerns among NATO allies.
Some European nations question U.S. security commitments under Trump’s leadership.
U.S. Role
Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff called the talks productive.
Witkoff did not explain how territorial issues would be solved.
He said Putin supports Trump’s peace efforts.
Their meeting focused on “solution-based discussions.”
Witkoff believes a ceasefire could be reached within weeks.
Russia’s View
Putin said Friday that Russia is rebuilding relations with the U.S.
He blamed the previous American administration for damaging ties.
Putin acknowledged a shift in diplomatic relations with Trump’s administration.
He remains hopeful for positive outcomes.
“Let’s see what happens,” Putin said regarding U.S.-Russia relations.
