Trump and Putin on the phone: Ways to end the Ukraine war?

Trump and Putin on the phone: Ways to end the Ukraine war?

In a crucial phone call scheduled to take place today between Donald Trump, the former US president, and Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, key issues surrounding ending the war in Ukraine will be discussed. Trump announced on Truth Social that several aspects of a possible peace agreement that could end the conflict have already been discussed. Among the topics discussed are territorial claims and the division of resources, such as energy facilities. The conversation, which will take place on Tuesday afternoon Central European Time due to the time difference, holds the potential for significant geopolitical changes, such as kosmo.at reported.

The situation is tense: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns about Trump's talks as he wants to ensure that Russia does not leave the impression of a winner. Zelensky reiterated readiness for a ceasefire, but stressed that Russia should not dictate terms. To advance negotiations, he plans to meet with European partners to design a security architecture for the region. Trump could potentially recognize Crimea as Russian territory, a consideration that would be highly controversial internationally, according to reports The New York Times reported.

Arguable concessions and room for negotiation

Trump expressed optimism about the negotiations, noting that progress was made during discussions over the weekend. He said that “many aspects” had already been clarified. The Kremlin is preparing for the meeting, but exact details of the agenda are still unknown. Meanwhile, there is speculation that Ukraine has agreed to a US-backed 30-day ceasefire as battles remain on the front lines. However, threatening demands from Putin, such as the surrender of Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region, show how fragile the situation is. Whether and to what extent Trump will demand concessions from Russia remains unclear, but is seen as crucial for the coming talks.