U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed his first phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin since August, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid ongoing tensions over the Ukraine war. The call, described by Trump as ‘lengthy,’ took place on Thursday, just a day before Trump is scheduled to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House. This development comes as Trump considers whether to supply Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, a move that could escalate the conflict given their capability to strike deep within Russian territory. Trump shared details of the call on his Truth Social platform, stating, ‘I am speaking to President Putin now. The conversation is ongoing, a lengthy one, and I will report the contents, as will President Putin, at its conclusion.’ The Kremlin has yet to comment on the discussion. The two leaders last met in Alaska on August 15, where Trump hoped to persuade Putin to engage in comprehensive peace talks to end the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. However, the summit failed to yield a decisive breakthrough. Trump’s stance on the conflict has evolved significantly since his presidential campaign, where he claimed he could resolve the war swiftly. Recently, he acknowledged the complexity of the situation, even as he expressed optimism about Ukraine’s potential to reclaim its territory. Zelensky’s upcoming visit to Washington, his third this year, is expected to focus heavily on the potential provision of Tomahawk missiles, which Ukraine has actively sought to bolster its defense capabilities.