Trump doesn’t want ‘wasted meeting’ with Putin as he confirms talks on Ukraine war are off for now
- On Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia opposes an immediate ceasefire, arguing it would contradict agreements made by the two presidents in Alaska.
- Trump's stop-and-go search for a peace deal has included shifting stances throughout the year, initially pressing Kyiv for concessions before growing frustrated with Vladimir Putin, Russian President, and last month reversing his position on land concessions.
- European and Ukrainian leaders said they oppose Kyiv relinquishing land and plan to use billions in frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s war effort ahead of Friday’s Coalition of the Willing meeting in London.
- A planned meeting in Budapest was paused after a call Monday between Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, and Sergey Lavrov, delaying a Trump-Putin meeting and easing European concerns.
- If frozen at the front line, analysts warn the conflict could fester, with occupied areas of Ukraine offering Moscow a springboard, while Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges sustained pressure until Putin is ready for peace.
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Trump freezes out Putin for lack of ‘enough action’ toward peace — future talks uncertain
President Donald Trump called off his meeting in Budapest, Hungary, with Russian President Vladimir Putin because he didn’t see enough progress toward peace — although a future summit hasn’t been ruled out, according to the White House. While Trump and Putin spoke over the phone Oct. 16, plans for the meeting were scrapped after Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Tuesday.Trump "feels as though, unfo…
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"Well, at least he humiliated Ukraine" — an expert says that Trump canceled a meeting with Putin: EADaily
EADaily, October 23rd, 2025. US President Donald Trump is putting a price on himself, said political analyst Alexei Mukhin, commenting on the fact that Trump canceled a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest.
Trump once again changes his course towards Putin! He now shows the Russian the cold shoulder and demonstrates his power.
The plans for a Ukraine summit between Donald Trump and Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin are on hold for the time being. The Kremlin insists on its maximum demands, as a media report reveals. The US announces clearly sharper sanctions. More in the live ticker.
US President Trump canceled the planned meeting with Kremlin chief Putin according to his own statements. At least four people were killed in an explosion in a Russian factory.[more]]>
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