Trump announces decision on talks with Putin – main statements
22 October 2025 06:25
US President Donald Trump has said that he will decide in the coming days whether his announced meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin will take place. He told reporters at the White House, emphasizing that he does not intend to hold talks that “will not bring real results,” "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
“I don’t want to have a useless conversation” – Trump on potential meeting
The American president noted that the final decision has not yet been made, but promised to “report more in the next two days.”
According to Trump, internal consultations and discussions are underway on the terms of a possible summit to be held in Budapest.
“I don’t think talking to Putin is a waste of time, but I don’t want to have a meeting just for the sake of having a meeting,” Trump emphasized.
Trump promises to “announce more over the next two days.” According to him, “there’s a lot going on on this issue.”
The Ukrainian issue remains central
The US President reiterated that a ceasefire in Ukraine remains an achievable goal, and this issue is one of the key ones in his potential dialogue with the Kremlin.
Trump on putting pressure on Russia through India
Trump also mentioned India’s energy cooperation with Russia.
According to him, New Delhi is already reducing its purchases of Russian oil, which could increase economic pressure on Moscow.
What is known about the preparations for the summit
The day before, American media reported a delay in preparations for a possible meeting between Trump and Putin. According to unofficial reports, the process slowed down after a telephone conversation between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
A final decision on the meeting is expected in the coming days. Analysts note that the possible summit could become the most resonant event in international politics, as it concerns issues of global security, the war in Ukraine and energy geopolitics.
