Trump Says He'll Speak With Putin on Tuesday

Trump Says He'll Speak With Putin on Tuesday
Above: US Pres. Donald Trump steps off of Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, on March 17, 2025. Image copyright: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Contributor via Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-Trump narrative

Talks with Russia and Ukraine are going well and, thanks to Pres. Trump's resolve to bring a swift end to the conflict, we're now the closest we've been to peace in years.

Pro-Russia narrative

Russia favors a cease-fire agreement, but it must be handled in a responsible way. There is still a series of questions that need to be answered before a deal can be agreed upon.

Metaculus Prediction



The Controversies



Go Deeper


Establishment split

CRITICAL

PRO