Trump speaks with Putin as Russian strikes pound Ukraine ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a call confirmed by White House officials.
- Pressure over long-range Tomahawks is driving the diplomatic push involving Putin, as President Donald Trump weighs sending Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed for deeper strike capabilities.
- Nearly two months after their last known contact, Trump and Putin are speaking today, and Trump confirmed on Truth Social he is on the call and will report its contents.
- Trump framed Tomahawks as leverage, saying `I might have to speak to Russia about Tomahawks. Do they want Tomahawks going in their direction? I don't think so` and `I might say, 'Look, if this war isn't going to get settled, I might send them Tomahawks`.
- Russia's ambassador to the UK and other diplomats warned the U.S. against providing Tomahawk missiles, calling it an "extremely dangerous move" that "could end badly for everyone" and would not change the battlefield.
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Trump-Zelensky Talks Were "Tense," "Not Easy," "Bad"
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Trump to discuss Putin call during White House meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy
Trump to discuss Putin call during White House meeting with Ukraine’s Zelenskiy President Donald Trump said he would discuss his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin during his meeting at the White House on Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy."He's endured a lot, and we've endured it with him," Trump said, referring to Zelenskiy.
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