Amid Tomahawk missile deal with Zelenskyy, Trump makes big statement on Putin, says, ‘Trade between Russia and US…, great accomplishment…’

The conversation between Trump and Putin took place just ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) stated he had concluded a productive telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is to be noted that this significant call happens after Trump’s warning of sending Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn’t settle its war there soon. Sharing a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump wrote, “I have just concluded my telephone conversation with President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, and it was a very productive one. President Putin congratulated me and the United States on the Great Accomplishment of Peace in the Middle East, something that, he said, has been dreamed of for centuries.”

Where does Trump plan to meet Putin to discuss ending the war?

“I actually believe that the Success in the Middle East will help in our negotiation in attaining an end to the War with Russia/Ukraine. President Putin thanked the First Lady, Melania, for her involvement with children. He was very appreciative, and said that this will continue. We also spent a great deal of time talking about Trade between Russia and the United States when the War with Ukraine is over,” the post further read.

What made Trump call the phone conversation “very productive”?

Trump stated, “At the conclusion of the call, we agreed that there will be a meeting of our High Level Advisors, next week. The United States’ initial meetings will be led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, together with various other people, to be designated. A meeting location is to be determined. President Putin and I will then meet in an agreed upon location, Budapest, Hungary, to see if we can bring this “inglorious” War, between Russia and Ukraine, to an end. President Zelenskyy and I will be meeting tomorrow, in the Oval Office, where we will discuss my conversation with President Putin, and much more. I believe great progress was made with today’s telephone conversation.”

The conversation between Trump and Putin occurred just ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the United States. Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet Trump on Friday to finalize a deal involving Tomahawk missiles.

When is Trump scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Zelenskyy regarding the Tomahawk deal?

Over the weekend, Trump told Zelenskyy that he might give the Russian leader an ultimatum: get serious about peace talks, or the US would provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles to bolster its offensive against Russia.Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “I might have to speak to Russia, to be honest with you, about Tomahawks. Do they want to have Tomahawks going in their direction? I don’t think so. I think I might speak to Russia about that, in all fairness. I told that to President Zelenskyy, because Tomahawks are a new step of aggression.”

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

1. Tomahawk missiles are regarded as some of the most powerful weapons in modern warfare.
2. Trump told Zelenskyy that he might give the Russian leader an ultimatum: get serious about peace talks, or the US would provide Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles.
3. Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet Trump on Friday to finalize a deal involving Tomahawk missiles.
4. Trump stated he had concluded a productive telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Tomahawk missiles are regarded as some of the most powerful weapons in modern warfare. Each missile’s payload weighs almost 450 kilograms and can be fired under any conditions – weather or geography.