Good morning — it’s Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Trump calls off his planned Putin summit, citing stalled diplomacy as Russia pounds Ukraine. The Pentagon tightens control over communications with Congress, Trump’s nominee withdraws after racist texts, and B-52 bombers fly near Venezuela amid rising tensions. North Korea fires new missiles ahead of Trump’s Asia trip, while the UN court prepares a key ruling on Israel’s Gaza aid obligations.
—Trump Delays Putin Meeting, Calls It a ‘Waste of Time’ as Ukraine War Diplomacy Stalls
President Donald Trump said he is postponing his planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling it a potential “waste of time” amid stalled efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
The Budapest meeting was put on hold after Secretary of State Marco Rub