US President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday about a ceasefire in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Ukraine has already accepted a US-backed 30-day truce, but Putin has not yet agreed to the deal.

Weekend Talks and Diplomatic Efforts

Speaking on Air Force One, Trump highlighted the ongoing efforts. “A lot of work has been done over the weekend,” he said. Notably, his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Putin in Russia on Friday. As a result, Trump remained hopeful. “We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin. We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.”

Land and Resources in Focus

Furthermore, Trump suggested that the discussions would include territorial issues and key infrastructure. “We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants,” he stated. This remark indicated negotiations over occupied regions and strategic assets in Ukraine.

Putin’s Ceasefire Demands

However, Putin has set conditions before agreeing to the ceasefire. While he is open to a temporary truce, he insists on specific “nuances.” His demands include:

• Ukrainian troops in Kursk must surrender instead of retreating.
• Ukraine cannot receive weapons during the ceasefire.
• Ukraine cannot mobilize or train soldiers.

Additionally, Putin seeks “long-term peace” and wants guarantees on Ukraine’s neutrality.

US Approach and Its Effects

Although Trump has urged Putin to accept the ceasefire, he has not applied the same pressure on Russia as he has on Ukraine. On the contrary, some of Trump’s actions, like halting intelligence-sharing after White House disputes, have strengthened Russia’s position. Consequently, this move has weakened Ukraine’s defense in Kursk.

With the Tuesday meeting approaching, the world now waits to see if this discussion will bring a breakthrough in ending the war.