Plans for a Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest have been canceled due to disagreements over Ukraine peace terms, with the US and Russia holding conflicting views on ceasefire and territorial issues, and recent diplomatic efforts focusing on military aid and negotiations.
Karoline Leavitt, a White House press secretary, faced criticism for responding with 'your mom' to a reporter's question about Trump's upcoming meeting with Putin in Budapest, and later doubled down on her reaction with a fiery rant on social media, which was widely condemned as childish and unprofessional.
Oil markets are expected to remain relatively stable with a slight bearish trend following the Trump-Putin Alaska meeting, where a full peace settlement for Ukraine was discussed, and sanctions on Russian oil were put on hold, allowing Russian oil to continue flowing and potentially causing a small dip in prices.
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U.S. President Donald Trump prefers diplomatic talks over new sanctions with Russia to end the Ukraine war, but is prepared to escalate economic measures if necessary. He is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss peace prospects, with the U.S. and European leaders supporting negotiations and security guarantees for Ukraine. Zelensky opposes territorial concessions and advocates for a ceasefire as a first step.
Efforts to end the Ukraine war through talks, including a planned Trump-Putin meeting, are unlikely to succeed due to Russia's firm demands for territorial recognition and Ukraine's resistance, making a quick resolution improbable.