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Trump will speak with Putin Thursday as he weighs Ukraine’s request for Tomahawk missiles that could strike deep into Russian territory.

The call comes before Friday’s White House meeting with Zelensky, who argues the long-range weapons would pressure Russia into peace talks.

WASHINGTON — President Trump is scheduled to speak with Russia’s Vladimir Putin Thursday as he considers Ukraine’s push for long-range missiles, according to a White House official who was not authorized to comment on the private call and spoke on the condition of anonymity.

The call comes ahead of Trump’s meeting on Friday at the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian leader

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