Putin, Xi Discuss Trilateral Meeting with Trump at APEC
Russian, US, and Chinese leaders Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping may hold a three-way meeting at the APEC summit; this topic was discussed during bilateral talks between Putin and Xi Jinping, according to Russian President's aide Yuri Ushakov.
Consensus
- A trilateral meeting between Putin, Xi, and Trump is possible during the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
- The idea was discussed during a meeting between Putin and Xi on August 31 in Bishkek.
- The APEC summit is scheduled for November 18–19 in Shenzhen, China.
- Xi is the host of the APEC summit.
- Putin is expected to attend as an invited participant.
- Trump's attendance is uncertain but considered possible.
- The possibility of a trilateral meeting or separate bilateral meetings was mentioned.
Points of divergence
- Putin plans to attend the APEC summit and hold talks with both Xi and Trump in bilateral or joint formats. — fontanka
- The meeting between Putin and Xi in Bishkek also covered bilateral relations, including visa-free travel and the conflict in Ukraine. — kommerant
- On July 31, Russian envoy Marat Berdyev stated that a trilateral meeting at APEC is practically feasible. — vm
Coverage (6 sources)
- Putin and Xi Jinping discussed the possibility of meeting with Trump during the APEC summit — Фонтанка
- In the Kremlin, it was stated that Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping may hold a three-way meeting at the APEC summit — The Moscow Times
- Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping may hold a three-way meeting at the APEC summit — Интерфакс
- Ushakov allowed meeting of Putin, Trump, and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in November — Коммерсантъ
- Ushakov: Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping may hold a meeting at the sidelines of the APEC summit — Вечерняя Москва
- Ushakov allowed meeting of Putin, Trump, and Xi — Вести
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