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“Trump Announces Talks with Putin to Discuss Dividing Assets Between Russia and Ukraine”
On Monday, signs of intense combat were evident in the southwestern Russian region of Kursk, just a few miles behind the front line with Ukraine. NBC News reporters saw three trucks carrying what appeared to be the bodies of Russian soldiers, while additional trucks transported the wounded away from the battlefield. Other vehicles were seen hauling American Bradley Fighting Vehicles, which are used for troop transport and appeared to have been abandoned by Ukrainian forces as they retreated.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Kommersant newspaper highlighted a large image of President Donald Trump, who, on Sunday, spoke about ongoing discussions between Washington and Moscow aimed at ending the three-year conflict. Trump revealed that negotiators from both sides had begun talking about dividing assets between Russia and Ukraine, including land and power plants, as part of efforts to bring the war to a close. Trump expressed confidence in the potential for peace, saying, “We want to see if we can bring that war to an end. Maybe we can, maybe we can’t, but I think we have a very good chance.”
Trump also mentioned plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, where they would discuss these issues further. In a post on Truth Social, Trump indicated that many elements of a final peace agreement had already been discussed, but that there was still much to work out.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the call between Trump and Putin was set to take place, though no additional details were provided. During the conversation, Trump is expected to push Putin to back a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which was agreed upon by U.S. and Ukrainian officials during recent meetings in Saudi Arabia. However, Russia’s leadership has made it clear that they have specific conditions, including retaining territorial gains made during the war and ensuring that Ukraine remains outside of NATO.
Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko reiterated these demands, emphasizing that Russia requires “iron-clad security guarantees” to prevent Ukraine from joining NATO and to ensure its neutrality. Russian officials have also voiced opposition to any foreign troops, including NATO forces, being deployed in Ukraine to oversee any ceasefire.
The situation in Kursk remains tense, as Russian forces continue to make slow advances in the region, which has been under Ukrainian control for months. Ukraine sees Kursk as an important bargaining chip in future peace talks, but it has been forced to retreat from parts of the region in recent weeks.
Despite the Trump administration’s diplomatic push to mediate peace, which includes urging Russia not to attack Ukrainian forces in Kursk, Russian President Putin has maintained a hardline stance. He visited the region last week in military fatigues, signaling that Russia is intent on continuing its military operations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Putin of prolonging the war by ignoring diplomatic efforts and said that Russia’s military buildup shows Moscow’s disregard for peace talks.
Zelenskyy added that Ukraine is ready to provide its allies with real-time information on the situation along the front lines, particularly in Kursk and on Ukraine’s border.
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