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Trump-Putin Budapest Summit Postponed Amid Shifting Ukraine War Strategy
Oct 22, 2025 02:46 am CST
The planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest has been put on hold following diplomatic exchanges between US and Russian officials. European leaders express relief as they oppose Ukraine ceding territory for peace and continue pushing to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine's defense. Trump's position on the conflict continues to fluctuate, while Zelenskyy maintains that only sustained pressure on Russia will lead to meaningful peace negotiations.
Trump Announces Planned Meeting with Putin in Budapest to Negotiate End to Ukraine War
Oct 17, 2025 01:46 am CST
President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss ending the Ukraine war, following a productive phone conversation. The announcement comes ahead of Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, who seeks advanced Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine's defense. Trump indicates new confidence in achieving peace after successfully brokering the Gaza ceasefire, while weighing military aid and economic pressure options to bring Russia to the negotiating table.