US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. (AP/ File Photo)

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a “lengthy” phone conversation, a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled visit to Washington.

“I am speaking to President Putin now,” Trump posted on Truth Social at 11:21 am ET. “The conversation is ongoing, a lengthy one, and I will report the contents, as will President Putin, at its conclusion. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”

The timing of the call has drawn attention, coming as Kyiv seeks increased US support in its war against Russia. Zelenskyy is expected to meet Trump at the White House on Friday to discuss military aid, sa

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