Trump Plans Conversation with Putin on Tuesday in Bid to Cease Ukraine Conflict | US News

US President Donald Trump announced that he will hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, aiming to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

During a flight from Florida to Washington aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Mr. Trump shared details of the upcoming talk with reporters.

He stated: “We may have something to announce, potentially by Tuesday. I will be speaking to President Putin on that day.”

“Significant progress has been made over the weekend, and we hope to find a way to end this war.”

European allies are cautious regarding the US president’s close relationship with Mr. Putin and his firm position against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with whom Mr. Trump had a public disagreement when he met in the Oval Office last month.

Mr. Trump indicated that discussions regarding land and power plants would be part of the conversation aimed at reaching an agreement to conclude the war.

He referred to this process as “dividing up certain assets”.

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During his discussion with reporters, the president reaffirmed his commitment to proceed with his proposed import tariffs set for April 2, despite recent fluctuations in the stock market and concerns regarding economic repercussions.

“April 2 is a liberating day for our country,” he expressed.

“We are reclaiming some of the wealth that very, very foolish presidents surrendered because they were clueless about what they were doing.”

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Mr. Trump has occasionally shifted his position on some tariff matters but assured that he plans to stick to what he terms “reciprocal tariffs.”

“They impose charges on us, and we respond accordingly,” he stated.

“Moreover, on vehicles, steel, and aluminum, we will also implement additional tariffs.”