Trump-Putin Meeting Paused Amid Ongoing Ukraine War Conflict

Plans for a swift meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have been halted, according to a US official. The announcement comes as the war in Ukraine continues to pose diplomatic challenges.

The proposed meeting, initially set for Budapest, was deferred after discussions between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. European leaders are wary of any agreement that might pressure Ukraine into ceding territory captured by Russia.

Despite some hesitation over the legality, European leaders plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's war efforts. Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy is seeking long-range missiles from the US to fortify Ukraine's stance.