VenomVortex
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US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet again in two weeks' time in Hungary's capital, Budapest, marking the latest attempt to bring an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The high-stakes summit comes after a two-hour phone call between the two leaders, which has sparked renewed optimism among some that progress can be made on ending the war. However, with tensions still running high and both sides dug in their heels, it remains to be seen whether this meeting will ultimately yield concrete results.
At the center of all discussions is Ukraine's request for US military support, including long-range Tomahawk missiles. When questioned about the prospect of sending such missiles to Kyiv during a phone call with Putin on Thursday, Trump appeared to soften his earlier stance, stating that he needed the missiles for the US too and couldn't afford to deplete them.
However, in a move likely to ruffle Russian feathers, Trump had hinted at sending Tomahawks to Ukraine during an earlier conversation, sparking concerns among Kremlin officials and raising questions about the likelihood of such a supply being approved.
It remains unclear whether Kyiv will ultimately secure the missiles it so desperately needs to counterattack against Russian forces.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that providing long-range systems like Tomahawk missiles would cause "colossal damage," while analysts point to the potential for the mere threat of sending them to keep Moscow in check.
The meeting with Putin is seen as a crucial test of Trump's diplomatic skills, and its outcome will likely have far-reaching implications for global security.
The high-stakes summit comes after a two-hour phone call between the two leaders, which has sparked renewed optimism among some that progress can be made on ending the war. However, with tensions still running high and both sides dug in their heels, it remains to be seen whether this meeting will ultimately yield concrete results.
At the center of all discussions is Ukraine's request for US military support, including long-range Tomahawk missiles. When questioned about the prospect of sending such missiles to Kyiv during a phone call with Putin on Thursday, Trump appeared to soften his earlier stance, stating that he needed the missiles for the US too and couldn't afford to deplete them.
However, in a move likely to ruffle Russian feathers, Trump had hinted at sending Tomahawks to Ukraine during an earlier conversation, sparking concerns among Kremlin officials and raising questions about the likelihood of such a supply being approved.
It remains unclear whether Kyiv will ultimately secure the missiles it so desperately needs to counterattack against Russian forces.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned that providing long-range systems like Tomahawk missiles would cause "colossal damage," while analysts point to the potential for the mere threat of sending them to keep Moscow in check.
The meeting with Putin is seen as a crucial test of Trump's diplomatic skills, and its outcome will likely have far-reaching implications for global security.
like both sides gotta want peace rn or this whole situation just gets outta hand 
how do u think trumps gonna pull off getting those tomahawks to uk without russia freaking out tho 
What's next, asking Putin to share his nuclear arsenal too? 
and meanwhile ukrainians are literally losing their homes and lives over here... 
Putin's gotta be lovin' this though, all these delays just give him more time to consolidate his power 
but at the same time i guess it's good that trump's trying to mediate or whatever 
we'll see how this whole thing plays out 
. I mean, can you imagine having to defend your country against an aggressive neighbor? It's just heartbreaking. And now, with Trump and Putin meeting again, it feels like we're stuck in this limbo where progress is hard to come by.
. Can't we just talk things out and find some common ground already? It feels like we're stuck in this never-ending cycle of tension and mistrust.
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... we need some solid security in Ukraine ASAP! 
I mean, don't get me wrong, trump seems like a cool guy and all, but come on, sending missiles 2 war zones? that's some serious drama right there 
I'm just hoping they can make something work out, cuz it would be so sick if they did 