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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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After Trump's success in the Middle East, Wolodymyr Selenskyi visits the White House with great expectations. Ukraine hopes for US weapons with a wider reach. However, shortly before the meeting with the US President, the wind is spinning – and Kiev has to rely on other options.

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