US President Donald Trump has canceled the proposed high-level meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest. Trump stated that without thorough preparation, it would be a “waste of time.”
Ukraine War: US President Donald Trump has canceled the proposed meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump stated that he does not want to "waste time." This decision is considered a major shift in his diplomatic strategy regarding the Ukraine war. He clarified that without thorough preparation, such a high-level meeting would be pointless.
Attempt to End the Ukraine War
Trump's meeting was scheduled last week. He had announced a meeting with Putin in Budapest. However, the plan was halted after talks between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday. This move comes as Trump is attempting to rally international support to end the Ukraine war.
Ukraine Takes a Harder Stance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reiterated the need to maintain pressure on Russia. He states that Russia is only prepared for negotiations when it faces increasing military (military) or diplomatic pressure (diplomatic pressure). Zelenskyy believes that if Western countries show leniency now, Putin could prolong the war.
Relief for European Nations
European leaders have welcomed Trump's decision. Leaders from Britain, France, and Germany say that Putin is wasting time in the name of diplomacy to gain an advantage on the battlefield. Several member states of the European Union (European Union) wish to continue supporting Ukraine.
They are preparing to use billions of dollars in seized Russian assets (assets) to aid Ukraine, even though questions are being raised about the legality (legality) of this move.
Role of NATO
NATO (NATO) is playing a major role in providing military assistance (military assistance) to Ukraine. On Wednesday, Trump will meet with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. This meeting will discuss Ukraine's security situation and future strategy. Furthermore, the group ‘Coalition of the Willing’, consisting of 35 countries supporting Ukraine, will meet in London on Friday. This meeting will consider further tightening aid to Ukraine and sanctions (sanctions) against Russia.
What is Trump's Strategy?
