German media on October 22 focused heavily on US President Trump's shifting stance towards a meeting with Russian President Putin. Early reports indicated Trump's desire for "no wasted meeting," leading to discussions about whether a summit in Budapest would occur. By mid-morning, it was reported that Trump had decided to cancel the meeting, a move seen as positive for Europe by some outlets. Later in the evening, this cancellation was confirmed, with additional reports of US sanctions against Russian oil firms. Domestically, the "Stadtbild" debate continued, with Chancellor Merz facing criticism from other politicians and migrant communities, prompting Merz to clarify his remarks. Concerns also emerged about AfD politicians allegedly gathering information for Russia.