The planned meeting between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Budapest has been scrapped, according to multiple reports. A White House official stated on Tuesday that no immediate plans exist for the summit, citing ongoing tensions over Russia’s stance on the war in Ukraine. The decision followed a call between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, which the administration described as “productive.” A senior official noted that an additional in-person meeting between Rubio and Lavrov was unnecessary, and Trump would not meet Putin “in the immediate future.”

The abrupt cancellation came after Russia reiterated its refusal to alter its maximalist demands, insisting that a peace agreement must precede any ceasefire in Ukraine. Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov emphasized this position during a press conference in Moscow, stating that Moscow’s stance has remained unchanged since discussions with Trump in Alaska. He dismissed media reports of the Budapest meeting being postponed, framing the decision as a reflection of U.S. officials’ acknowledgment of Russia’s unyielding demands.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy traveled to Washington to seek advanced military support, including U.S.-made Tomahawk cruise missiles, but reported that Trump’s administration declined to provide the long-range weapons. Zelenskiy described the meeting as “positive” and expressed hope of joining any future talks between Trump and Putin. Meanwhile, Trump reiterated his call for a ceasefire along current battle lines, denying reports he demanded Ukraine surrender the Donbas region. He later softened his tone, suggesting Ukraine could potentially reclaim all occupied territories but stopped short of committing to specific outcomes.

Zelenskiy’s persistent efforts to secure Western military aid have been met with mixed responses, as U.S. officials weigh strategic and diplomatic considerations amid the protracted conflict.