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Trump openly admitted to asking Putin if he would mind the U.S. supplying such advanced weaponry to Russia’s adversaries. The Russian leader reportedly did not take kindly to the proposal, indicating discomfort with the suggestion. After their conversation, Trump announced plans for a subsequent in-person meeting with Putin, likely within the next two weeks in Budapest, Hungary. The goal, according to Trump’s statement, is to “bring this inglorious war between Russia and Ukraine to an end,” signaling a potential diplomatic shift or at least an attempt to influence the ongoing conflict.