Washington, Oct. 23 () – President Donald Trump announced that he has pulled the plug on a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying the talks were not moving forward and would be “a waste of time.” Trump told reporters at the White House that he felt the summit “didn’t feel right” and that he’s looking for a better chance to negotiate a peace deal in the future.
He had said last week that he would meet Putin in Budapest, Hungary, after a phone call that felt hopeful. Now the meeting is off, Trump said, but he will keep the door open for later talks. “Every time I speak with Vladimir, I have good conversations, and then they don’t go anywhere,” he said, describing the stalled talks with frustration.
The decision to cancel the summit comes as the White House rolls out new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil exports. The Treasury has targeted Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two biggest oil companies, as part of a broader push to pressure Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Trump said he hopes the sanctions are temporary but warned of future action if the conflict does not subside.
While meeting NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte at the White House, Trump emphasized his hope that “the war will be settled.” He also echoed his earlier messages to Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, telling the Ukrainian leader that time is running out and a deal is needed. Trump called the meeting with Zelensky “very interesting and cordial,” and urged both sides to “stop the killing” and make a deal.
Key points:
– Trump cancels a summit with Putin, citing lack of progress.
– New U.S. sanctions hit Rosneft and Lukoil.
– Trump urges a cease‑fire and peace deal in the Russia‑Ukraine war, hoping the conflict ends soon.
– The decision follows a phone conversation between Secretary‑of‑State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
The latest move marks the first new sanctions on Russia during Trump’s second term, underscoring the administration’s focus on ending the war in Ukraine and pushing for diplomatic resolution.
Source: ianslive
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