
Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks: Trump on Dividing Assets
President Donald Trump has announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday to discuss efforts aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. A central focus of these discussions will be the division of certain assets, including land and power plants, between Russia and Ukraine.
Trump indicated that negotiators have already begun talks on “dividing up certain assets,” with expectations that the upcoming conversation with Putin will center on territorial claims and control over critical infrastructure.
These developments come after positive discussions between U.S. and Russian officials in Moscow, with Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, characterizing the talks as “solutions-based.” The U.S. administration is optimistic about achieving a ceasefire, despite ongoing challenges, including disputes over regions like Kursk and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant.
It’s important to note that European allies have expressed skepticism regarding Trump’s approach, particularly concerning his close relationship with Putin and his critical stance toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Additionally, Russia has reiterated demands for Ukraine’s neutrality and exclusion from NATO as conditions for any peace agreement.