US President Donald Trump has announced that he plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest, Hungary, to discuss potential ways of ending the ongoing war in Ukraine.

According to Trump, significant progress was made during their telephone conversation on Thursday, leading him to believe in the feasibility of such a meeting.

No specific date for the meeting has been provided at this time.Trump's decision comes ahead of his scheduled meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, set to take place on Friday at the White House.

This development highlights the escalating diplomatic efforts aimed at finding a resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, which has been ongoing since 2014.

The United States and several European countries have been providing support to Ukraine amidst its struggle against Russian-backed separatists.The prospect of Trump and Putin meeting again has raised mixed reactions from different quarters, given their previous encounters have often led to controversy regarding Russia's role in Ukraine.

However, this latest announcement emphasizes the ongoing efforts for peace and diplomacy amid increasing tensions between the two countries.