Ready for a plot twist? Donald Trump just announced he'll meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, to try and end the Russia-Ukraine war. 🌍🤝
The news comes after a nearly 2.5-hour phone call, which Trump described on Truth Social as "very productive." They covered everything from peace plans to U.S.-Russia trade once the conflict ends.
Next up: a high-level advisors' meeting next week (location TBA), led by former Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the U.S. team. After that, Trump and Putin plan to sit down in Budapest to see if they can finally wrap up this "inglorious" conflict. ✌️
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov called their chat "extremely candid," saying Putin outlined a roadmap for a political and diplomatic solution. Trump highlighted that peace could unlock massive economic opportunities for both sides.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is all in, calling the upcoming talks "great news for the peace-loving people of the world." 🇭🇺❤️
Whether you're coding in Bangalore or streaming the latest K-Pop drop in Jakarta, a shift toward peace could impact global energy prices, semiconductor supply chains, and even your travel plans. 🌐💡📱
This update lands just a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the White House. Zelenskyy has been pushing for stronger air defenses, including advanced cruise missiles – a move Russia opposes. 🚀⚔️
Trump and Putin last met in Alaska in August without a deal, and in September, Trump tweeted that Ukraine could "fight and WIN all of Ukraine back in its original form" with EU and NATO support. 📢
Will Budapest be the place where diplomacy finally scores a win? Time will tell – stay tuned! 👀
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Trump says he'll meet Putin in Hungary, aiming to end Ukraine crisis
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