Trump-Putin Summit Sparks Hope, But Breakthroughs Remain Unlikely for Ukraine War

The upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Budapest raises hopes for progress in the Ukraine war, yet significant breakthroughs seem unlikely.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin agreed to meet in Budapest, Hungary, aiming to discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during a phone call on Thursday.
Anticipation surrounds the summit, yet many in Ukraine and Russia believe no substantial agreements will emerge to help resolve the war.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump at the White House later on the same day as the summit announcement.

Why It Matters

This summit highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine and the complex dynamics of international diplomacy, which could influence future peace efforts and regional stability.