Summary
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated that any future meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin should aim to achieve a concrete result in ending the war in Ukraine. He made these remarks after the Group of Seven meeting in Canada. The U.S. has proposed a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, but Moscow has rejected this plan.
Key Facts
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke about the importance of a meaningful outcome if Trump and Putin meet again.
- The U.S. wants a ceasefire in Ukraine, supported by Ukraine but rejected by Russia.
- A previous meeting between Trump and Putin in Anchorage did not lead to progress in ending the war.
- Speculation about a summit in Budapest was canceled, reportedly because Russia was unwilling to make concessions.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed hope that President Trump remains interested in resolving the Ukraine conflict.
- Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the U.S. for canceling meeting preparations.
- Both the U.S. and Russia agree that future meetings should aim for positive results.
