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Trump and Putin to Hold Call About Ukraine: What to Know
The call will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Ukraine agreed to support a U.S.-backed monthlong cease-fire, as long as Russia does the same
President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia are expected to speak on Tuesday as Washington pushes for a cease-fire in Ukraine. Mr. Trump said the topics would include power plants and “dividing up” Ukrainian assets.
The call will be the first known conversation between the two leaders since Ukraine agreed to support a U.S.-backed monthlong cease-fire, as long as Russia does the same. While Mr. Trump has stated his desire to broker a truce as quickly as possible, Mr. Putin seems to be seeking more concessions.
“Many elements of a Final Agreement have been agreed to, but much remains,” Mr. Trump wrote on Monday on Truth Social, his social media platform. He added that the war “must end NOW,” and said he was looking forward to the call with Mr. Putin.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The cease-fire proposal on the table
- Russia’s stance
- Conversation topics
- State of the war
- Recent U.S.-Ukraine tensions
- Concessions and guarantees
The cease-fire proposal on the table
A week ago, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Michael Waltz, the U.S. national security adviser, sat down for talks in Saudi Arabia with a delegation led by Andriy Yermak, the Ukrainian president’s chief of staff, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
The U.S. delegation, including, from left, Michael Waltz, the national security adviser, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined the Ukrainian delegation and Saudi officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this month.Credit…Pool photo by Saul Loeb
