Trump announces plan to meet Putin in Budapest

The US and Russian presidents held a lengthy phone call on Thursday

The meeting will take place at a date to be determined after “high-level advisors” from the two countries meet next week, he said in a Truth Social post on Thursday.

Washington’s delegation at the initial meeting will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he said, adding that the location is yet to be determined.

Trump expressed hope that by meeting Putin, the two leaders will be able to bring the Ukraine conflict to a close.

“I believe great progress was made with today’s telephone conversation,” he said.

The call “was a very productive one,” he said, adding: “I believe great progress was made with today’s telephone conversation.”

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