A summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin “It is not completely ruled out” “White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a press briefing on Thursday.

Trump canceled a planned summit with Putin in Budapest a day earlier, after it was announced last week following a conversation between the two leaders.

Leavitt was asked to comment on the decision and recent US sanctions on major Russian oil companies.

“A meeting between these two leaders is not completely ruled out. I think the president and the entire administration hope that one day that can happen again.” she responded.

Triumph “has not seen enough interest in taking sufficient measures” of Russia to move towards a peace agreement, he said. Moscow has maintained that it continues “fully committed” to a diplomatic solution to the Ukrainian conflict, provided that his “fundamental causes” are addressed.

Leavitt also addressed sanctions on Russia revealed by the US Treasury Department on Wednesday.

“The president has always maintained that he would implement sanctions on Russia when he deemed it appropriate and necessary… and yesterday was that day.” she said.

Putin, speaking to the press on Thursday, noted that “hostile movement” causes “damage” to Russian-American relations, which said “We’ve just started to recover.” Despite this, the sanctions will not have a significant impact on the Russian economy, he added.

The restrictions are yet another attempt by the United States to pressure Russia, he said, stressing that “It is not a self-respecting country” brands “Decisions under pressure.”

The president also confirmed that the summit with Trump is postponed.

“What can I say? Dialogue is always better than confrontation, disputes or, even more so, war.” Putin said, adding that Russia has always supported and continues to support diplomacy.

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