The Trump-Putin summit between the US and Russia has been postponed. The meeting was proposed for the resolution of the Ukraine war. Due to disagreements over the conditions of both countries and the complexities of the talks, no time has been set for now.
Trump-Putin Summit: The proposed summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed. This meeting was to be held as part of efforts to resolve the Ukraine war. US officials stated that the decision was based on discussions between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The date for this meeting had not been set previously. A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated that there is currently no definite time scheduled in Trump and Putin's plan.
Proposed Meeting in Budapest
The meeting was proposed to be held in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. Trump and Putin's objective was to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. However, Russia did not accept the US demand for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. Consequently, preparations for the summit have been canceled. The decision to postpone the meeting was made after a phone conversation between the US Secretary of State and his Russian counterpart.
This was to be the second summit meeting between the US and Russia. The previous meeting took place in August 2025 in Alaska. Trump had announced the meeting in Budapest last week. The postponement of the meeting has created instability in efforts to negotiate on Ukraine. A US official stated that the instability and procrastination in Trump's plan are evident, which are affecting efforts to end the Ukraine war.
Russia's Conditions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov clarified that Russia's position aligns with the Alaska agreement and there is no intention to change it. Lavrov stated that addressing the root causes of the war is essential. Russia's main conditions are that Ukraine must remain non-nuclear and not join the NATO-led alliance. Putin attacked Ukraine in February 2022, and the war has continued since then. Russia has repeatedly indicated its readiness for peace talks.
Summit Preparations Canceled
The preparatory meeting in Budapest for the proposed Trump-Putin summit has also been postponed. The meeting between US Secretary of State Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Budapest was intended to finalize the summit preparations. In their phone conversation, both ministers discussed the current circumstances and concluded that the meeting is not possible for now.
Statement from US Officials
A senior White House official stated that Trump has no plans to meet Putin in the near future. The official added that the US administration would continue dialogue and diplomacy to end the Ukraine war, but postponing the summit is necessary given the current situation. The US official reported that the meeting was postponed due to Russia's conditions and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Situation in Ukraine
Russian attacks continue relentlessly in Ukraine. According to a Reuters report, Russia launched a massive attack on Tuesday. Four people died in the Chernihiv region, and thousands of homes lost power. This attack was carried out to impact Ukraine's energy system before winter. Seven other people were injured in drone attacks. Local authorities stated that the objective of these attacks is to weaken civilian infrastructure and make the war situation challenging.
