Russia says Putin-Trump summit is still under preparation

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin, as they meet to negotiate for an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S., August 15, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Wednesday that it was still preparing for a potential summit between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump, though no date had been set and that Putin - like Trump - did not want to waste his time.

Trump said last week following a phone call with Putin that he could meet him in Budapest soon as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine.