Trump Ditches Putin Summit After Russia’s ‘Unacceptable’ Demands

President Donald Trump has canceled his planned summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for next month in Budapest. The US government labeled Russia’s submitted conditions as “unacceptable,” citing demands for sanctions relief and territorial recognition. This move follows earlier indications of doubt about the meeting’s prospect and a hardening of President Trump’s stance towards Moscow. The cancellation also comes shortly after Russia’s testing of new nuclear-powered strategic systems.