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Russia Continues Preparations for Trump-Putin Summit Despite Uncertainty Over Timeline
Oct 23, 2025 01:18 am CST
Russian officials confirm ongoing preparations for a potential Trump-Putin summit focusing on Ukraine peace negotiations, while both leaders emphasize the need for productive talks. Despite postponed diplomatic meetings and no immediate timeline, Moscow maintains its position on ceasefire conditions as the conflict continues with Russia controlling 19% of Ukrainian territory.
Russia Conducts Nuclear Drills as Putin-Trump Summit on Ukraine Conflict Faces Delay
Oct 22, 2025 10:25 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw strategic nuclear forces drills featuring missile launches as his planned summit with US President Trump was postponed. The exercises, testing Moscow's nuclear triad capabilities, came amid ongoing disagreements over Ukraine ceasefire conditions, with officials from both nations emphasizing the need for thorough preparation before presidential talks can proceed effectively.