No Rush for Putin-Trump Meeting, Kremlin Says

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has emphasized that there is no need to hastily organize a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump. The clarification comes after a series of statements from both leaders and their officials, culminating in Trump's cancellation of a planned meeting in Budapest, Hungary. As the situation unfolds, Peskov has underlined the importance of meticulous work on the details of the Ukraine settlement problem. Amidst the diplomatic developments, the prospects for a meeting between the two leaders remain uncertain.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there is no need to rapidly organize a meeting between Putin and Trump, citing the need for meticulous work on the Ukraine settlement problem.
  • Trump previously announced a plan to meet with Putin in Budapest, Hungary, after a phone call with Putin on October 16, but later canceled the meeting, citing concerns that it would not yield the necessary progress.
  • Putin had suggested that the meeting in Budapest was more likely to be postponed than canceled, attributing the cancellation to the US side.
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized that the future of personal contacts at the highest level between the two nations will depend on the US side.
  • The Ukraine settlement issue has taken center stage in the diplomatic discussions, with both sides underscoring the need for detailed work on the problem.

Statistics:

  • October 16: The date of the phone call between Putin and Trump, following which Trump announced plans to meet with Putin in Budapest, Hungary.
  • October 22: The date on which Trump canceled the planned meeting, citing concerns that it would not yield the necessary progress.
  • October 26: The date on which Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized that the future of personal contacts at the highest level between the two nations will depend on the US side.

Sources:

  • TASS news agency

People's Republic of China -- State Council News

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