Russia's refusal to cease fire in Ukraine may jeopardise Trump-Putin meeting, Reuters says
Russia's rejection of an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine may have jeopardised the planned summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Budapest.
Source: Reuters, citing two senior European diplomats, as reported by European Pravda
Details: The sources told Reuters that the postponement of the meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov could indicate difficulties in organising the US-Russia summit.
They believe that the delay of the Rubio-Lavrov meeting suggests that the Americans may be reluctant to proceed with the Trump-Putin summit if Moscow does not soften its demands.
"I guess the Russians wanted too much and it became evident for the Americans that there will be no deal for Trump in Budapest," a source said.
Background:
- CNN earlier reported that the planned meeting between Rubio and Lavrov, which was due to take place this week, had been postponed.
- Earlier, 23 October was mentioned as a possible date for their meeting. They were supposed to prepare for the personal meeting between Trump and Putin in Budapest.
- No specific reasons for the postponement have been given. However, one source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said it is due to the very different views of Rubio and Lavrov on ending the Russo-Ukrainian war. CNN noted that this could also mean postponement of the meeting in Budapest agreed upon by Trump and Putin.
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