Trump and Putin agreed to meet in Budapest: the goal is to end the war

According to hvylya.net: US President Donald Trump announced a successful phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 16, 2025, calling it 'very productive'.

During the conversation, Putin congratulated Trump and noted the significant achievement of peace in the Middle East, which, according to the Russian leader, has been a dream for centuries. Trump believes this success will aid in resolving the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

During the conversation, Putin also thanked Melania Trump for her work with children, eliciting gratitude from the American president. The trade between Russia and the USA after the conflict in Ukraine was also discussed.

According to the agreed plans, next week there will be a meeting of high-level advisers, and a personal meeting between Trump and Putin in Budapest is also planned. Tomorrow, the American leader intends to meet with Ukrainian President Zelensky to discuss the outcomes of his conversation with the Russian colleague and other issues.