US President Donald Trumpannounced he will speak with Russia’s VladimirPutin on Tuesday morning to discuss ending the Ukraine war, with territorial concessions and control of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant expected to dominate the talks. “What’s happening in Ukraine is not good, but we’re going to see if we can work a peace agreement, a ceasefire, and peace—and I think we’ll be able to do it,” Trump told reporters on Monday. The conversation follows Ukraine’s acceptance of a 30-day ceasefire proposal last week, even as heavy aerial strikes and escalating tensions near the Kursk region underscore the fragility of the situation.The Kremlin has expressed “cautious optimism” about the ceasefire plan, which was relayed to Trump via US envoy Steve Witkoff during recent talks in Moscow. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the Zaporizhzhia plant, located near the Russia-Ukraine border, will be a key topic of discussion. As markets await the outcome of these high-stakes talks, investors are weighing the potential for a geopolitical shift that could ease energy supply concerns—or further destabilise an already volatile global landscape. Stay tuned for updates as this critical dialogue unfolds.
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