Negotiators working to end the Russia-Ukraine war have already discussed “dividing up certain assets,” US President Donald Trump said Sunday as he announced he planned to speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.

Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday was “positive” and involved a “solution-based discussion” around peace negotiations with Ukraine. Witkoff’s comments came during an appearance on CNN’s State of the Union.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of "prolonging the war" and "ignoring" U.S.-led efforts to agree a ceasefire.

The Kremlin is pressing an offensive to take back its land in the Kursk region, while prolonging negotiations over a proposal by Washington and Kyiv.

Ukraine's allies have agreed to put pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a legitimate cease-fire proposal after a virtual summit of Western nations' leaders that didn't include the United States.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has backed a 30-day unconditional ceasefire proposed by the United States, calling it a key test of Russia’s intentions for peace. He urged stronger pressure on Moscow, arguing that if Russia refuses,