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The Hindu, an Indian newspaper, reports on a White House official stating that there are no plans for an immediate meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite Trump recently suggesting another summit. Similarly, there are no scheduled in-person meetings between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, although their recent phone call was considered productive.
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No Immediate Trump-Putin Summit Planned, Says White House Official
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 21, 2025) – Hopes for a swift resumption of high-level dialogue between the United States and Russia have been dashed, at least for the immediate future, according to a senior White House official. Despite recent suggestions by President Donald Trump regarding another summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the official stated on Tuesday that “there are no plans for U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to meet “in the immediate future.”
The announcement comes amidst ongoing tensions related to the Russia-Ukraine crisis and speculation about the potential for improved relations.
While a face-to-face meeting isn’t on the horizon, the official noted that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also have no plans to meet in person. They characterized a phone call between Secretary Rubio and Minister Lavrov on Monday as “productive,” suggesting diplomatic channels remain open despite the lack of planned summits.
The Hindu’s Washington correspondent contributed to this report.
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