"It was very productive"
Donald Trump just announced on Truth Social where he announced that the conversation was "very productive" and that he made "great progress" with the Russian leader. He revealed that Putin congratulated him on"establishing peace in the Middle East", which he says has been"a dream for centuries". He also thanked Melania Trump for her involvement with the children."The Russians are very grateful for that," Trump announced.
He added that they had a long discussion about trade between Russia and the US once the war in Ukraine ends and revealed that he will soon meet Putin face to face again, in Budapest.
" President Putin and I will meet at an agreed upon location, in Budapest, Hungary, to see if we can end this 'inglorious' war between Russia and Ukraine."
Trump added that tomorrow he will discuss with Volodymyr Zelensky about today's conversation with Putin "and many other things".
Orbana announced after the news that Trump and Putin will meet in Budapest
Viktor Orbán, the Prime Minister of Hungary, spoke after Donald Trump, the President of the United States, unexpectedly announced tonight that he will meet with Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, in Budapest to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Orban posted a message on social network X.
"The planned meeting between the American and Russian presidents is great news for everyone who loves peace in the world. We are ready!", said Orban.
Hegseth: It's time to end the war
US Secretary of State Pete Hegsett told Russia during a Contact Group meeting on Ukraine that it was time to end the war and that the US and its allies would make sure Russia paid a price if it did not.
- If we have to take this step, the US Department of War is ready to contribute in a way that only the United States can - said the Minister of War, adding that this war, which did not start during Trump's term, must end during his term.
The conversation between Trump and Putin is over
The White House announced that the telephone conversation between the two presidents was"good and productive", reports Sky News. Trump and Putin agreed to convene a meeting of their senior officials next week. After that, a personal meeting between Trump and Putin could follow.
The Kremlin confirmed that the conversation is ongoing
And Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed for the Russian media that the conversation between Putin and Trump is ongoing. He did not provide any more detailed information.
Trump announced
Trump confirmed on Truth Social that his conversation with Putin is ongoing.
"I am speaking with President Putin at the moment. The conversation is ongoing, it is long, and I will report on the content when it is over, as will President Putin. Thank you for your attention to this matter," Trump announced.
This is the first direct contact between the two presidents in almost two months.
The conversation ahead of Zelensky's visit to the White House
Trump and Putin are talking a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's planned visit to the White House, reports Reuters. Trump and Zelensky will discuss the possibility of Ukraine getting Tomahawk long-range missiles.
