The White House says a Trump-Putin meeting is not entirely impossible; Putin: The new US sanctions will not have a significant impact on the Russian economy.

Russian President Putin recently stated that U.S. President Trump has decided to postpone their planned meeting in Budapest, U.S. sanctions have damaged U.S.-Russia relations, but will not affect the Russian economy.

TASS reported that Putin said it will take time for buyers to find alternatives to Russian oil. A reduction in Russian oil supplies will lead to higher oil prices. Russia may increase oil deliveries from Kazakhstan to Germany.

On Thursday during U.S. trading hours, WTI crude oil futures surged again over 5.7%, returning to the $61.90 level; Brent crude oil futures' gains expanded again to 5.20%, back above $65.80.

Putin: New U.S. Sanctions Will Not Have Significant Impact on Russian Economy

According to CCTV News, on October 23 local time, Russian President Putin said in a media interview that the new U.S. sanctions on Russia are intended to exert pressure, but will not have a significant impact on the Russian economy.

Putin said the new U.S. sanctions are clearly unfriendly actions and do nothing to strengthen the recently restored U.S.-Russia relations. He emphasized that Russia always supports continued dialogue. He also stated that if Russia and the U.S. can have serious discussions about the long-term future, including the economic sector, both sides will have room for cooperation in many areas.

Regarding President Trump’s recent remarks about a U.S.-Russia leaders’ meeting, Putin said that during their call on the 16th, it was Trump himself who suggested holding a meeting, and it was also Trump who proposed Budapest as the location. Putin stated that if the meeting is handled hastily without full preparation, resulting in the meeting failing to achieve the desired outcome, it would be a mistake.

Putin stated that given the current situation, the U.S. president decided to cancel or postpone the meeting; more precisely, Trump said it would be postponed. Putin reiterated that dialogue is always superior to any form of confrontation, and much better than war. Therefore, Russia always insists on the proposal for dialogue, and this position remains unchanged to this day.

Responding to Ukrainian President Zelensky’s statement about Ukraine possibly acquiring weapons with a range of 3,000 kilometers, Putin said this is an attempt to escalate the situation. If such weapons are used to attack Russian territory, Russia’s response will be very severe; “they” should think carefully about this.

On the 22nd, the U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as their subsidiaries. On the same day, Trump confirmed that he had canceled the upcoming U.S.-Russia leaders’ meeting because no results would be achieved now. He will meet with Putin “at some time in the future.”

The White House: A Meeting Between Trump and Putin Is Not Completely Impossible

According to CCTV News, on October 23 local time, the White House stated that President Trump believes Russia has not done enough for peace and he is increasingly disappointed, hoping to see action rather than empty talk to end the conflict.

The White House also stated that a meeting with Russian President Putin is not completely impossible. White House Press Secretary Levitt said at a press conference, “I believe the President and the entire administration hope that one day another meeting can take place, but we want to make sure that this meeting can achieve tangible positive results.”

Trump confirmed on October 22 that he had canceled the upcoming U.S.-Russia leaders’ meeting because no results would be achieved now. He will meet with Putin “at some time in the future.”

Zelensky: Any Form of Territorial Exchange With Russia Is "Unacceptable"

According to CCTV News, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated at a press conference in Brussels on October 23 local time that any form of territorial exchange with Russia is “unacceptable,” and the peace plan should begin with a ceasefire, followed by negotiations. He emphasized that greater pressure should continue to be exerted on Russia, so that Russia will come to the table for talks.

Zelensky also said that Russia’s frozen assets should be used to purchase European and American weapons, and Ukraine should also be able to use these funds to develop its own weapons production.

Zelensky also clarified that Ukraine has not used U.S.-supplied long-range weapons to attack targets within Russia, and revealed that Ukraine’s independently developed long-range strike capabilities can already reach a range of 3,000 kilometers.

On October 23 local time, Ukrainian President Zelensky answered brief questions from reporters before the European Council summit. When asked whether territorial concessions were possible, Zelensky replied that territorial concessions would never be made.

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