Plans for a high-profile meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest have been shelved, the White House confirmed this week. The announcement came amid questions about the summit's timing and purpose, with Trump stating he didn’t want a “wasted meeting.”
🗣️ “I’ll see what happens,” Trump told reporters on Tuesday, leaving the door open for future talks. Meanwhile, the Kremlin described the timing of any potential meeting as “unclear,” adding that no specific dates had been discussed.
🌍 The shelved summit raises eyebrows in global diplomacy circles, as U.S.-Russia relations remain a hot topic. Analysts speculate whether geopolitical tensions, from Syria to cybersecurity, played a role in the delay. Could this be a strategic pause or a sign of deeper disagreements? Stay tuned.
