Trump to Meet Putin in Budapest Over Ukraine War

Here’s a ⁢summary of the key points from⁢ the provided⁤ text:

*‍ Trump and Putin spoke ⁢by phone: This was their first direct conversation since ⁢a meeting⁣ in Alaska in August.
*⁢ Trump expressed disappointment with Putin: He stated he had a “very good relationship” ‌with Putin and doesn’t understand​ why the war in Ukraine ​continues,‌ calling it “bad for him.”
*⁤ Discussion of post-war trade: Trump mentioned⁢ discussing trade between Russia and the US after the war in Ukraine ends.
* tomahawk Missiles to⁣ Ukraine: Trump is‍ considering allowing Ukraine ⁢to recieve Tomahawk missiles, perhaps through NATO allies, even ⁣though he has generally opposed new US military aid​ to Ukraine.While experts ⁣don’t believe they’ll be a battlefield game-changer due to limited supply, it would signal increased support for Ukraine.
*‍ Ukraine’s Reaction: A Ukrainian official‍ believes the threat of Tomahawks ‍may be pushing Putin to act.
* Shifting Burden to Europe: Trump wants European countries to take on ‌more duty ⁢for funding Ukraine’s defense.
* Purl Initiative: Several European countries ⁢are contributing ⁤to​ a fund (“Purl initiative”) to purchase US weapons for⁤ Ukraine. More announcements are expected.
* Trump and Zelenskyy spoke: ‌They had two conversations over the weekend.