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Trump and Putin Agree to Budapest Meeting Within Two Weeks as Orban Prepares to Host

Putin warned against U.S. long‑range missiles for Ukraine, which Zelenskiy is seeking in Washington.

Overview

  • Reuters reported the agreement followed a phone call lasting more than two hours between the two leaders.
  • Viktor Orbán said preparations are underway for a U.S.-Russia peace summit and posted "We are ready!" on X.
  • Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin cautioned that supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine would harm the peace process.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived at the White House seeking U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles.
  • Trump, who said "My whole life, I've made deals," faced scrutiny over a conciliatory tone as the White House did not immediately comment.