President Donald Trump stated he will not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin unless there is a strong likelihood of reaching a deal to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters after departing from Qatar, Trump expressed disappointment over the lack of progress and emphasized his preference for productive discussions. He recalled previous successful peace efforts between other nations, contrasting them with the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which he described as marked by deep animosity.

Trump also mentioned canceling a planned meeting with Putin in Budapest, citing it as a 'waste of time' given the current circumstances. Last week, Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House, where he declined Ukraine's request for long-range missiles. Looking ahead, Trump is preparing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, aiming for a comprehensive trade agreement and addressing issues such as fentanyl trafficking.