Putin to Meet Xi at APEC Summit in Shenzhen
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, in November 2026, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both countries' foreign ministers expressed anticipation for the meeting, emphasizing ongoing strategic cooperation.
Consensus
- The APEC summit will take place in Shenzhen, China, in November 21026.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
- A meeting between Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected during the APEC summit.
- Russia and China are maintaining regular contact and strategic cooperation.
- The meeting between Putin and Xi is described as anticipated by Russian officials.
- The foreign ministers of Russia and China discussed bilateral relations and international issues.
- The last meeting between Putin and Xi occurred in September 2026 during a state visit to China and at the SCO summit in Bishkek.
Points of divergence
- China welcomes the direct dialogue between Putin and Xi Jinping and views it as important for the development of the Asia-Pacific region. — vedomosti
- There is no concrete information yet about a potential trilateral summit involving Putin, Xi Jinping, and US President Donald Trump at the APEC summit. — vedomosti
- Putin supported the idea of a trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping and Trump on condition that an agenda is established. — vedomosti
- Peskov stated that Putin and Trump discussed the possibility of a trilateral summit at the APEC summit. — vedomosti
- The foreign ministers discussed relations with the US, the Ukraine crisis, and the Iran crisis, and confirmed alignment on international issues. — tg_rian_ru
Coverage (7 sources)
- Van I called the meeting of Putin and Xi Jinping important for the development of the Asia-Pacific region — Ведомости
- Upcoming meeting of Putin and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit is important for ATR development, said Wang Yi in talks with Lavrov... — РИА Новости (Telegram)
- Lavrov announced meeting of Putin and Xi Jinping at APEC summit in Shenzhen — Вести
- Lavrov: Russia eagerly awaits meeting Putin and Xi Jinping at the APEC summit — Коммерсантъ
- In Moscow, they eagerly await the meeting of Putin with Xi Jinping 'on the sidelines' of the APEC summit — Интерфакс
- Putin to attend APEC summit, Russian side eagerly awaits meeting with Xi Jinping, Lavrov stated. — ТАСС (Telegram)
- Lavrov reported that Putin will meet with Xi Jinping in Shenzhen at the APEC summit — Москва 24
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