After a long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans for a face-to-face meeting in Budapest, Hungary. Trump described the call as “tremendously productive,” claiming major progress toward ending the “disgraceful” Russia-Ukraine war. The announcement came a day before Trump’s scheduled White House meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is expected to seek U.S. approval for Tomahawk missile supplies. This upcoming Budapest summit will mark Trump’s second meeting with Putin since beginning his second term in January. Both leaders agreed to direct discussions, while top officials from the U.S. and Russia are set to hold preliminary talks next week. The Kremlin confirmed a “frank and trustful” phone exchange and said preparations for the summit are underway, signaling a potentially pivotal moment in future diplomatic efforts over the Ukraine conflict.