US President Donald Trump plans to hold a phone conversation with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin on Thursday 16 October.

Source: Axios, citing an informed source, as reported by European Pravda

Details: The call between Trump and Putin is scheduled a day before the US leader hosts Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.

Neither Washington nor the Kremlin has officially confirmed the planned conversation.

The last time the US president spoke with the Kremlin ruler was nearly two months ago, on 18 August, when several European leaders visited the White House following the Alaska summit.

Since then, Trump has become increasingly critical of Putin, particularly of his unwillingness to end Russian aggression against Ukraine.

Background:

• Zelenskyy earlier said he is "preparing in detail" for his meeting with Trump on 17 October and is discussing the agenda with relevant government bodies.
• Media reports indicate that the possible provision of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine will be one of the key issues at the Trump-Zelenskyy meeting.

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