United States President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin “probably within the next two weeks” in Budapest, Hungary.
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump confirmed that preparations for the summit are underway. The meeting is part of a renewed diplomatic push aimed at stabilizing relations between Washington and Moscow, and potentially addressing the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
🕊️ Diplomatic Engagements Underway
Trump also revealed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will soon meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov — a preliminary step ahead of the presidential summit.
He emphasized that it is “necessary” to hold separate meetings with both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, explaining that the two “don’t get along too well.”
Hope for Peace in Ukraine
Despite current tensions, Trump expressed optimism about achieving a diplomatic breakthrough, suggesting that “the long-standing conflict in Ukraine” could be resolved in the near future.
