Cancellation of Delegation Luncheon Following Trump-Putin Meeting: Key Details and Implications
Following the bilateral meeting between U.S.
President Donald Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin in a ‘three-on-three’ format, along with their joint press conference, the previously planned delegation luncheon was unexpectedly canceled.
This decision sparked curiosity and speculation among observers regarding the reasons behind this move.
According to Sky News sources, preparations for the negotiations included a working lunch involving both leaders and an extended delegation, but by the time the official events concluded, these plans were abruptly canceled mere minutes before their scheduled start.
As a result, both sides decided not to continue with the protocol events in a ‘closed’ setting after the high-level talks.
Reports from diplomatic circles state that less than an hour after the press conference, Putin swiftly boarded the ‘Russia’ aircraft to leave Alaska, while Trump also quickly returned to Washington, indicating the diplomatic visit ended without significant agreements.
Notably, the talks between the leaders did not yield concrete agreements or announcements of a ceasefire in Ukraine, despite claims of ‘substantial progress.’ After the ‘three-on-three’ format, Trump stated he would call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO leaders to discuss further actions regarding the ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine.This event highlights the continued tension in international relations and the challenges of reaching compromises at high-profile diplomatic meetings between the U.S.
and Russia.
The absence of planned events and swift departures suggest possible disagreements or internal dynamics hindering progress in resolving regional conflicts.