Russian hard line on Ukraine ceasefire appears to jeopardise Putin-Trump summit
Summary
Moscow's refusal to agree to an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine has cast doubt on the planned Trump-Putin summit in Budapest, as summit preparations encounter significant obstacles.
Key Points
- Moscow rejects an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, jeopardizing a Trump-Putin summit.
- Preparatory meeting between US and Russian diplomats postponed amid diplomatic tensions.
- European leaders urge Washington to insist on an immediate ceasefire using current battle lines as negotiation basis.
- Concerns rise that Trump may not secure significant concessions from Putin during the planned summit.
