Trump calls off planned meeting with Putin
Summary
US President Donald Trump has called off a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, citing Moscow's refusal to halt fighting along the current front line in Ukraine as the main obstacle.
Key Points
- US President Donald Trump cancelled a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war in Ukraine.
- Trump expressed that a meeting would be 'wasted' due to Russia's refusal to stop fighting along the current front line.
- A preparatory meeting between US and Russian officials was cancelled following a productive phone call.
- Russia rejects the ceasefire proposal to freeze the conflict along current positions, seeking a complete Ukrainian withdrawal from eastern regions.
