US President Donald Trump plans to meet Putin and Xi in China next week
US President Donald Trump plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in China next week. The potential three-way summit could happen on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Shenzhen. Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of a trialogue last month as an opportunity to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the United States has balked at China's demand for a tightly scripted summit, and the two countries have clashed over the planned meeting.
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- ✓ US President Donald Trump plans to meet Putin and Xi in China next week.
- ✓ Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of a trialogue last month as an opportunity to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
- ✓ US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
What changed
The United States balked at China's demand for a tightly scripted summit.
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US, China and Russia Plan Possible APEC Summit
US President Donald Trump plans to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in China next week. The potential three-way summit could happen on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting in Shenzhen. Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of a trialogue last month as an opportunity to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the United States has balked at China's demand for a tightly scripted summit, and the two countries have clashed over the planned meeting.
Why it matters
The potential meeting follows discussions between US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. Even the prospect of this high-level gathering has provoked widespread consternation and raised questions regarding whether Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin can give Donald Trump an exit regarding Iran. No firm plan has yet been officially announced by all parties.
What is confirmed
- US President Donald Trump plans to meet Putin and Xi in China next week.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin floated the idea of a trialogue last month as an opportunity to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
- US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Still unconfirmed
- The United States and China are clashing over Trump-Xi-Putin summit plans due to demands for a tightly scripted format.
What to watch next
- Official announcement of a confirmed meeting schedule on the sidelines of the APEC summit
- Resolution of the diplomatic dispute over the scripted format demanded by China
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- Yahoo — US, China Clash Over Trump-Xi-Putin Summit Plans
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