Chances dwindle of quick Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest

Hopes for a rapid Trump–Putin meeting in Budapest dimmed after Moscow signaled no firm plans. Trump touted a lengthy call and an agreement to meet, with a Rubio–Lavrov session, but Russia’s Sergei Ryabkov said nothing was settled and the diplomats’ talks need serious preparation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said timing remains undefined. The Budapest summit, praised by Viktor Orbán, drew backlash in Europe, with some capitals threatening to close airspace. Lithuania’s foreign minister said Europe has no place for war criminals. Despite an ICC warrant, Budapest says it won’t enforce it after withdrawing from the ICC.

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