Trump expressed no immediate intentions for a meeting with Putin.
New US-Russia Meeting Unlikely as Trump Scraps Saudi Summit
In an unexpected move, President Donald Trump has decided against a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for mid-May in Saudi Arabia. According to a recent report by Bloomberg, this decision comes after the American leader expressed a positive outlook on ongoing discussions with the Kremlin.
Trump had initially suggested this encounter after planning his visit to Saudi Arabia, set for May 13-16. However, as the days pass, it seems the chances of this meeting materializing are slim.
Early in May, Russian President Dmitry Peskov underlined the necessity of a meeting between the two leaders, stressing the importance of thorough preparation at various expert levels. Remarkably, Trump showed his displeasure towards Putin and Ukraine’s President Zelensky on May 8. A day later, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov acknowledged mutual disappointments in Russia-US relations.
It's worth mentioning that, in April, Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Putin in Saint Petersburg, Russia, attempting to convince the Kremlin to accept a long-term ceasefire agreement in Ukraine[1]. However, recent developments indicate that no immediate plans are in place for a direct meeting between Trump and Putin in the near future[2].
While tensions between the two powerful nations persist, diplomatic efforts are evident. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing situation.
[1] RIA Novosti, "Steve Witkoff Meets with Putin in Saint Petersburg to Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire Agreement," April 3, 2025.
[2] Reuters, "Trump Cancels Meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia," May 8, 2025.
Expectations for a US-Russia meeting appear to have been put aside, as President Donald Trump has scrapped his plan for a face-to-face encounter with Russian President Vladimir Putin, initially scheduled for mid-May in Saudi Arabia. This development follows Trump's positive outlook on ongoing discussions with the Kremlin earlier reported by Bloomberg.
Russian President Dmitry Peskov previously emphasized the importance of a meeting between the two leaders and the need for thorough expert-level preparation. However, recent events and Trump's expressed displeasure towards Putin and Ukraine’s President Zelensky indicate otherwise.
In a previous attempt to facilitate dialogue, Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Saint Petersburg, Russia, in April, trying to persuade the Kremlin to accept a long-term ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. Nevertheless, recent news suggests no imminent plans for a direct meeting between Trump and Putin.
As the war-and-conflicts-related politics of general news continue to dominate international headlines, it remains crucial to stay updated on this evolving situation between the two powerful nations.
