President Donald Trump announced he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as part of his push to end the three-year war in Ukraine. Addressing reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Florida to Washington on Sunday evening, Trump hinted at potential breakthroughs, saying, “We will see if we have something to announce maybe by Tuesday.”

“A lot of work’s been done over the weekend,” Trump added. “We want to see if we can bring that war to an end.” The conflict, sparked by Russia’s 2022 invasion aiming to topple Ukraine’s government, has seen Moscow fail in its initial objective but retain control over significant Ukrainian territory, including parts of the east and south.

Trump outlined key discussion points, noting, “We will be talking about land. We will be talking about power plants.” He described the talks as “dividing up certain assets,” suggesting negotiations may involve territorial and infrastructure concessions. This follows Ukraine’s acceptance last week of a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which Putin has said must meet Russia’s conditions.

The announcement aligns with recent diplomatic efforts, including a “positive” Moscow meeting between Putin and US Envoy Steve Witkoff, as reported by CNN. With Russia rejecting NATO peacekeepers and proposing unarmed observers instead, Trump’s call could pivot on balancing Moscow’s demand for Ukraine’s neutrality with Western interests. As talks loom, the world watches for a potential resolution to one of the deadliest conflicts in decades.