donald Trump announced following a “very productive” phone conversation with Vladimir Putin that he intends to meet with the Russian president in Hungary to discuss the war in Ukraine. The former U.S. president shared the news on his Truth Social platform, signaling a potential shift in diplomatic efforts as the conflict continues.
This development arrives amid a noticeable change in Trump’s rhetoric regarding Ukraine and Russia. for weeks, he has hinted at possibly authorizing the delivery of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv, a move that could considerably alter the battlefield dynamics by enabling Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory. The planned meeting, and the preceding call, represent a departure from Trump’s earlier, more conciliatory stance toward Moscow and could have substantial implications for the future of the war and broader international relations.
Recent weeks have seen a marked evolution in messaging from Trump concerning the conflict. He has expressed “disappointment” with Putin and indicated Moscow could face “costs” for its continued aggression, statements delivered alongside a claim that Russia is a “paper tiger” and that Ukraine could reclaim lost territory.
The White House has been active following Trump’s announcement of the call with Putin. Details of the conversation remain limited, and further updates are anticipated through Trump’s social media account. The meeting in Hungary, if it materializes, would mark a important, and potentially controversial, instance of direct engagement between the former U.S. leader and the Russian president during a period of heightened geopolitical tension.
