Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has accused Western media of spreading fake news and chasing “sensational headlines” over the upcoming Putin–Trump summit in Budapest. Speaking in Moscow, Ryabkov said the Kremlin remains committed to strengthening ties with Venezuela and dismissed claims of secret deals or delays. “Everyone is working within their agencies… there is nothing more to say,” he noted, urging calm amid rising speculation. Ryabkov’s remarks come as global attention mounts on the anticipated U.S.–Russia talks, billed as Trump’s most ambitious peace move yet.