In a surprising diplomatic twist, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced he'll sit down with President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, to try to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 🌍✌️
Trump revealed the plan on Truth Social after a marathon 2.5-hour phone call with Putin. "It was a very productive conversation," he said, adding that they'll meet face-to-face soon to see if they can bring this "inglorious" war to an end. 🎯
But it's not just about peace. Trump also teased big economic opportunities once the war wraps up. He mentioned ramping up US-Russia trade and agreed to send high-level advisors, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, to hash out the details next week. 💼💬
On the Russian side, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov called the call "extremely candid," highlighting Russia's willingness to pursue political and diplomatic solutions. 🤝
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban jumped at the chance to host, calling the Budapest meeting "great news for the peace-loving people of the world." 🇭🇺✌️
This unexpected move comes just a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit Washington, lobbying for stronger air defenses — including "Tomahawk" cruise missiles — to push back against the Kremlin. 🚀🇺🇦
While Trump and Putin met once before in Alaska without a breakthrough, many are watching closely to see if this round delivers a plot twist worthy of a blockbuster. 🎬🔎
Stay tuned as this diplomatic drama unfolds and we keep our eyes on Budapest for signs of a truce — and maybe a new chapter in US-Russia relations. 👀🕊️
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Trump says he'll meet Putin in Hungary, aiming to end Ukraine crisis
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