Mon Mar 17 05:02:51 UTC 2025: ## Trump to Speak with Putin on Tuesday Amidst Push to End Ukraine War
**Washington, March 17, 2025** – U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, March 18, in an effort to end the ongoing war in Ukraine. The announcement came during a press briefing aboard Air Force One on Sunday.
President Trump indicated that significant progress had been made over the weekend and expressed hope for a breakthrough. He stated that the conversation would encompass territorial issues and the control of power plants, describing the discussions as involving “dividing up certain assets.”
Despite Russia’s failure to achieve its initial objectives three years ago, it still occupies substantial portions of Ukrainian territory. While details of the proposed negotiations remain scarce, President Trump’s announcement signals a potential shift in diplomatic efforts to resolve the protracted conflict.
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