"Doubts are emerging over the likelihood of a swift meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Moscow appeared on Tuesday to downplay expectations that a summit is imminent, saying that there is no precise timeframe and that preparations for a meeting between the leaders of Russia and the US could take time. Preparation is needed, serious preparation."
"Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Tuesday said it was premature to discuss details of the pre-meeting. Lavrov and Rubio spoke by phone on Monday, and their conversation may have revealed some differences in expectations. CNN, citing informed sources, reported that their meeting has been tabled, at least for now, with one source pointing to US concern that Moscow is sticking to a maximalist stance regarding its conditions for a ceasefire."
Russian officials say there is no set date for a proposed meeting between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow has no understanding of a possible date for a planned meeting in Budapest and emphasized that serious preparation is required. US media report differing views between Moscow and Washington over conditions for ending the conflict. A planned preparatory meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his US counterpart Marco Rubio has been reported as tabled. Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov called it premature to discuss pre-meeting details. Lavrov dismissed reports of cancellation as unscrupulous and affirmed Moscow's position remains unchanged since the Alaska summit.
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