Trump and Putin to Discuss Ukraine War, Land, and Power Plants in Key Phone Call

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold a phone call on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump, who is working to secure a ceasefire, told reporters aboard Air Force One that there is a “good chance” the two leaders can find a way to end the three-year conflict.

Push for a Ceasefire

Trump has been pushing for a 30-day ceasefire proposal that Ukraine accepted last week. However, heavy airstrikes continued over the weekend, with both Russian and Ukrainian forces attacking each other.

“We want to see if we can bring that war to an end,” Trump said.

The president did not provide specifics on how he plans to convince Putin to halt the fighting. However, the Kremlin has confirmed that the two leaders will speak, with Putin’s spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirming the call but declining to comment on Trump’s remarks.

Talks on Land and Power Plants

Trump indicated that the conversation would go beyond just a ceasefire, hinting at discussions about territorial divisions and infrastructure.

“We'll be talking about power plants... We're already talking about that, dividing up certain assets," he said.

While Trump did not elaborate, his comments likely refer to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the largest in Europe. Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of reckless actions that could trigger a nuclear accident at the facility.

Growing Global Involvement in Ukraine

As Trump prepares for talks with Putin, the UK government has announced that more than 30 countries are expected to join a “coalition of the willing” to support Ukraine.

"The contribution capabilities will vary, but this will be a significant force, with a significant number of countries providing troops," a spokesperson for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also hinted that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) could make a "small" contribution to the coalition.

What Comes Next?

Trump’s phone call with Putin could mark a shift in how major global powers approach the Ukraine war. While many Western nations are increasing their military support for Ukraine, Trump’s attempt to negotiate with Putin signals a different approach.

With the war now in its third year, all eyes will be on the outcome of this high-stakes discussion.