Two and a half hours before Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's visit to the White House, U.S. President Trump had a phone call with Russian President Putin. Trump announced that he and Putin will meet again in Budapest, Hungary, in about two weeks to discuss how to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Trump revealed on social media that Putin praised him and the United States for achieving great peace achievements in the Middle East, calling it a result that people have dreamed of for centuries. Trump said he believes the success achieved in the Middle East will help promote negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Putin also thanked First Lady Melania Trump for her efforts in children's affairs, saying that such cooperation will continue. In addition, Trump said that the two spent a considerable amount of time discussing the U.S.-Russia trade relations after the end of the Russia-Ukraine war. Both sides agreed that senior advisors from the U.S. and Russia will hold a meeting next week. The U.S. side will be led by Secretary of State Rubio, and other participants and the meeting location are to be determined.
Reporters asked Trump whether Putin advised him not to sell Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine. Trump said: "Wouldn't Putin say, 'Please sell missiles to Ukraine'? Please sell those Tomahawks. I really appreciate [tears of laughter]. I did ask him, do you mind me giving your opponent two long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles? He didn't like the idea. He really didn't like the idea."
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