France, Oct. 17 -- US President Donald Trump has said he will meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest after a "great" call aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The announcement comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House on Friday to seek US-made Tomahawk missiles.

Following a telephone call, Trump said he expected to meet Putin in Budapest within the next two weeks for what would be their second summit since he returned for a second administration at the White House in January.

The Kremlin described the conversation between the men as "extremely frank and trustful". A spokesperson said the Russian governmentwould prepare for the summit.

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelensky, insisted that the threat ...