Trump Meeting with Putin Postponed, U.S. Official Says
WASHINGTON – A planned meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin has been postponed, according to a U.S. official. The announcement comes after Trump stated he would meet with putin in Budapest within two weeks, following a phone call he hailed as “progress.”
The shift marks the latest in a series of evolving positions by Trump regarding a potential engagement with Putin. In August, Trump had invited Putin to Alaska – which would have been the Russian leader’s first visit to Western soil as ordering the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. The U.S. official did not provide a specific reason for the postponement or a new timeframe for a potential meeting.
Trump has previously expressed confidence in his ability to quickly resolve the war in Ukraine, citing a strong personal rapport with Putin. He has also acknowledged frustrations with the Russian leader, despite long boasting he could end the conflict within a day of returning to the White House.
This development occurs as The Moscow Times, an self-reliant news institution, faces increasing pressure from the Russian government. Designated as an “undesirable” organization by Russia’s Prosecutor general’s Office and previously labeled a “foreign agent,” the publication is seeking support to continue its reporting amid censorship and threats to its staff.
