Trump's Second Putin Summit Plan Raises Concerns Over Ukraine Support Strategy

Oct 17, 2025 02:26 pm CST

President Trump has announced plans for another meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest following an inconclusive Alaska summit, raising questions about his Ukraine strategy. While Trump frames this as a peace initiative, critics worry it undermines pressure on Russia and complicates relations with Ukraine as President Zelensky prepares for their upcoming meeting. The choice of Hungary, led by Russian-friendly Viktor Orban, as the summit location has further concerned European allies about potential diplomatic divisions.