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U.S. Scrapped Trump-Putin Budapest Summit After Moscow’s Hardline Demands on Ukraine – FT

The Financial Times reported that Trump was reportedly “annoyed” with Putin for boasting about battlefield gains on their Oct. 16 call.

Kremlin Denies Nuclear Testing After Trump Orders U.S. to Resume Tests

Peskov told reporters that Russia would “act accordingly” if any country departed from the moratorium on nuclear tests.

Trump Slaps 'Tremendous' Sanctions on Russian Oil for Ukraine War

Trump has held off pulling the trigger on sanctions against Russia, but his patience snapped after plans for a fresh summit with Putin collapsed.

Russian State Media Blames Europe, Western Media for ‘Disrupting’ Putin-Trump Summit

In Russia's narrative, the Budapest summit is on hold because of Kyiv's allies — not its own hardline demands for peace.

Kremlin Slams ‘Gossip and Speculation’ Surrounding Putin-Trump Summit

Peskov reiterated his own remarks from earlier this week, saying there is no precise timeframe for when Putin and Trump could meet.

Trump and Putin's Budapest Summit Shelved

The Kremlin is reportedly still sticking to all of its demands despite Trump's call with Putin last week.

Zelensky Ready to Join Putin, Trump in Budapest If Invited

Zelensky told reporters that he was ready to conduct three-way negotiations or shuttle diplomacy in Budapest.

Zelensky Urges Allies Against Appeasing Russia After U.S. Trip

Zelensky called on Ukraine’s allies to hold the line against “granting terrorists any bounty for their crimes.”

Trump Tells Zelensky to 'Make a Deal' as Tomahawk Plea Misfires

Zelensky left empty-handed as Trump eyes a fresh diplomatic breakthrough on the back of last week's Gaza peace deal.

Putin Plans to Meet Trump in Budapest. How Will He Get There?

Putin is sanctioned by the West and wanted by the ICC on war crimes charges. That could complicate his travel to Hungary.

Trump and Zelensky to Meet as Kyiv Presses for Tomahawks

Trump has remained vague on whether he will provide Ukraine with the long-range missiles it seeks.

Trump Says He Will Meet Putin in Budapest After 'Great' Call

In his latest abrupt pivot on Russia's invasion, Trump said he expected to meet Putin in Budapest for what would be their second summit since his return...

‘Could End Badly’: Medvedev Threatens Trump Over Tomahawks for Ukraine

“The supply of these missiles could end badly for everyone. First and foremost for Trump,” Medvedev wrote in a post on social media.

Zelensky Warns Russia Exploiting Lack of 'Attention' on War

The Kremlin meanwhile warned that it could treat any launches of long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles as though they were carrying nuclear warheads.

Zelensky Urges Trump to Broker Ukraine Peace

"If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well, including the Russian war," said Zelensky.

Melania Trump Says Has 'Open Channel' With Putin on Ukrainian Kids

Eight children had been reunited with their families in the past 24 hours following negotiations between her team and Putin's, the first lady said.

Putin Praises Trump’s ‘Real Efforts’ Toward Peace, Blasts Nobel Committee

The Russian president accused the Nobel Committee of awarding its annual peace prize to “people who did nothing for peace.”

U.S. to Share Intelligence With Kyiv for Strikes on Russian Energy Sites – WSJ

The Trump administration is also reportedly weighing whether to supply Ukraine with powerful weapons capable of hitting more targets inside Russia.

Kremlin Says It ‘Supports and Welcomes’ Trump’s Gaza Plan

Trump’s plan calls for a ceasefire, release of hostages by Hamas, disarmament of Hamas and gradual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza.

Trump’s About-Face on Russia-Ukraine War Leaves More Questions Than Clarity

Despite the major rhetorical shift, experts are split on whether or not Trump signaled a genuine shift in policy toward the war.

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