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The planned summit between Trump and Putin in Budapest has been canceled due to Russia's tough demands regarding Ukraine. The decision was made after a tense conversation between diplomats.
Donald Trump stated that the US Constitution does not allow him to run for a third presidential term, despite his high political support. House Speaker Mike Johnson also confirmed the impossibility of amending the Constitution for this purpose.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices slightly decreased amid OPEC+ plans to increase production and optimism regarding a trade agreement between the US and China. Investors are also assessing the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
Donald Trump named Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance as leading contenders for the 2028 US presidential nomination. He also stated that he is keeping the door open for his own candidacy.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that readiness for a meeting between Putin and Trump remains, although the dates have not been set. Earlier, a meeting in Budapest was canceled due to unsuccessful preparatory talks.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicts that new US sanctions against Russian oil companies could cut oil exports by 50%, leading to Russia losing up to $5 billion monthly. He also notes the rise of anti-American rhetoric in Russian media after these sanctions were imposed.
US President Donald Trump did not support the idea of running for vice president in 2028, despite calls from some to circumvent the constitutional ban on a third presidential term. He also stated that Republicans would have strong candidates in 2028.
According to the Russian Foreign Minister, the prospects for a new meeting between Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump depend on Washington.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now in charge of negotiations with Russia, replacing Stephen Witkoff. This explains President Trump's decision to impose tough sanctions against Russia.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited a new command center in southern Israel, expressing cautious optimism about Trump's peace deal, which has faced challenges due to bloodshed in Gaza and political intrigue. The center coordinates humanitarian, logistical, and security operations in Gaza, involving 200 US military personnel and international partners.
The US, despite imposing sanctions on two major Russian oil companies, still wants to meet with Russia. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed interest in cooperation to achieve peace.
The special representative of the Kremlin chief, Kirill Dmitriev, claims that preparations for the meeting between the leaders of Russia and the United States are allegedly continuing. He stated that the media distorts information about the cancellation of the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó denied reports about a possible relocation of the summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin to Budapest. He called them false, pointing to expected "disinformation" before events that influence the choice between war and peace.
The White House confirmed the cancellation of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest. The reason was the unsuccessful conclusion of telephone negotiations between negotiators regarding preparations for peace talks.
The summit between the US and Russian presidents in Hungary has been postponed, as Moscow refused to consider terms for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. The American side concluded that there was no chance of a real agreement in Budapest.
Planning for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin has been temporarily suspended. Trump believes that the parties are not yet sufficiently prepared for full-fledged negotiations, despite productive preliminary consultations.
The planned meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been postponed indefinitely. This happened after officials concluded that Russia's position on the war in Ukraine had not changed enough.
US President Donald Trump noted that war is unpredictable, and Ukraine still has a chance to win. He added that while it is possible, he does not think it will happen.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, responsible for preparing the summit, held a constructive discussion of the agreements. The meeting took place on October 16 to prepare for a possible summit between the leaders.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov plan to meet on October 23. The meeting is intended to agree on the terms of a future summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, announced informational chaos before the Rubio-Lavrov conversation and Trump's meeting with Putin. He recommends evaluating the parties' actions, not their remarks or anonymous leaks.
US President Donald Trump announced the composition of the American delegation for negotiations with Russia on the war in Ukraine, scheduled for next week. He also stated that there would be no Third World War over Ukraine.
Donald Trump announced a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest to discuss an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. This will follow a phone call that Trump described as "very productive."
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and the Ukrainian delegation held a series of meetings with US senators in Washington. The negotiations concerned military cooperation, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
Head of the President's Office Andriy Yermak and the Ukrainian delegation in Washington discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the details of the preparation for the meeting of the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States, scheduled for this Friday. The parties discussed the long-term security architecture for Ukraine and all of Europe, as well as steps to end the war.
A Ukrainian delegation will visit the US next week to discuss security and defense issues, including the Drone Deal agreement. MFA spokesperson Heorhiy Tykhyi emphasized the priority of these topics and confirmed the invitation to Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Ukraine.
A peace agreement between Israel and Hamas could be agreed upon on October 9, Washington time, it became known during a round table at the White House. US President Donald Trump announced that the agreement on the release of hostages and a ceasefire is in its final stages.
US President Donald Trump has instructed Special Representative Richard Grenell to cease engagement with Venezuela. This decision is related to the problem of drug trafficking and Nicolas Maduro's refusal to relinquish power, and the US is ready for an escalation of relations.
Signal messenger head Meredith Whittaker stated that the app is ready to leave the EU if a law is passed that allows authorities to bypass encryption to check private messages. This concerns the fight against the spread of child sexual abuse material, but Signal, WhatsApp, and Threema oppose such measures.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio considers Vice President Vance to be the next Republican presidential candidate. Rubio called Vance a good friend and praised his excellent work.