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Russia's Lavrov Reveals Putin-Trump Summit Still Possible Amid Ukraine Crisis

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow remains prepared to host a summit between Putin and Trump in Budapest. The meeting was originally scheduled for last month but got canceled after the US received what they called hardline demands from Russia. Lavrov strongly denied allegations that Russia made unreasonable demands, calling the Financial Times report misleading. Both leaders had previously agreed during an October phone conversation to hold their second summit this year in Hungary's capital.

Key Points: Lavrov Says Moscow Ready for Putin-Trump Budapest Summit

  • Summit planned for Budapest last month was unexpectedly canceled by US officials
  • Lavrov claims Financial Times report contained multiple false allegations
  • Russian memo was meant to recall Alaska summit agreements
  • Both leaders confirmed Lavrov and Rubio would coordinate meeting details
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Russian Foreign Minister says Moscow still ready for Putin-Trump summit

Russian Foreign Minister confirms Moscow remains prepared for Putin-Trump meeting in Budapest despite canceled plans, as diplomatic contacts continue between the two nations.

"We are still ready to hold the second Russian-US summit in Budapest, if it really relies on the work on Alaska results. - Sergey Lavrov"

Moscow, November 13

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has indicated that Moscow is ready to resume preparations for a Russia-US summit meeting over Ukraine, state media reported.

A meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin planned in the Hungarian capital of Budapest did not materialise last month.

"We are still ready to hold the second Russian-US summit in Budapest, if it really relies on the work on Alaska results. The date has not been agreed. Russian-US contacts continue," Lavrov said as reported by TASS which cited his interview with Italy's Corriere della Sera, which the Russian state media said has refused to publish it.

As per a report in the Financial Times Russia had sent a memo to the US listing hardline demands, which forced officials in Washington to cancel the Putin-Trump Budapest meeting.

According to TASS, Lavrov said the newspaper report contained many instances of false information.

The Russian Foreign Minister claimed the memo was meant to remind the US side of what had been discussed and agreed upon between the Russian and US leaders during their meeting in Alaska earlier in August.

Lavrov said that the newspaper "distorted the essence and the sequence of events to blame Moscow and misdirect Donald Trump of the path he has offered, i.e. a path toward a sustainable and lasting peace rather than an immediate ceasefire, where Zelensky's European sponsors, who are obsessed with an idea of taking a breather and flooding the Nazi regime with weapons to continue the war against Russia, are seeking to drag him into."

On October 16, Trump had a phone conversation with Putin and both leaders agreed to meet in Budapest, Hungary for a second summit this year. Both sides had confirmed that Lavrov and the US Secretary of State Rubio would coordinate ahead of the meeting.The two leaders had earlier this year in August met in Anchorage, Alaska.

- ANI

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Arjun K
Russia keeps saying they want peace talks but then makes impossible demands. This feels like political drama more than genuine diplomacy. India should maintain its balanced position and not get drawn into these power games.
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Rohit P
The back and forth between Russia and US affects global stability. As an Indian, I'm concerned about how this impacts oil prices and our economy. Hope our government is prepared for any fallout.
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Sarah B
Lavrov blaming media for "false information" seems convenient. Both sides need to be more transparent about their actual positions. The people suffering in Ukraine deserve honest peace efforts, not political theater.
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Vikram M
Another summit in Budapest? Why not a neutral location? This constant positioning and counter-positioning helps nobody. The common man just wants stability and peace.
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Michael C
The mention of "Alaska results" is intriguing. What exactly was agreed there that's causing so much confusion now? More clarity would help everyone understand the real sticking points.

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