US President Donald Trump has announced that he will be speaking to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday in an effort to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump made the revelation to reporters while traveling from Florida to Washington on Air Force One. He stated that there may be a potential announcement by Tuesday and emphasized the need to bring the war to an end. The conversation with Putin follows European allies’ concerns about Trump’s favorability towards Putin and his tough stance towards Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Earlier this month, there was a public altercation between Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vice President JD Vance over Zelenskyy’s visit to the Oval Office.

Trump mentioned that the discussions with Putin will include matters related to land and power plants as part of the effort to conclude the war. He described it as a negotiation on dividing certain assets. In addition, Trump confirmed his intention to proceed with previously announced plans for import tariffs on April 2, despite disruptions in the stock market and concerns about the economic impact. He described April 2 as a “liberating day” for the country, emphasizing his efforts to regain wealth lost due to the actions of past presidents who lacked in judgment.

The article also highlights a podcast related to Trump and provides additional Sky News articles for readers interested in following the Ukrainian conflict, including comments from Zelenskyy on the prospect of ending the war and Trump’s decision to launch strikes in response to ship attacks in the Red Sea. The article further discusses the possibility of Trump reversing his position on tariffs, but reaffirms his commitment to implementation of what he terms “reciprocal tariffs” to address trade imbalances with other countries.

Source: https://news.sky.com/story/trump-says-he-will-talk-to-putin-on-tuesday-as-he-pushes-for-end-to-ukraine-war-13330781