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Trump Expresses Readiness to Meet Putin and Xi Jinping in China
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Moneycontrol•20-10-2026, 03:34
Trump Expresses Readiness to Meet Putin and Xi Jinping in China
- •US President Donald Trump stated he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China next month.
- •Trump indicated that the primary focus of any summit would be denuclearization and nuclear weapons, though he added he would do whatever he can to end the war in Ukraine.
- •Trump renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, stating it is time for someone else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine.
- •The Kremlin confirmed that a three-way meeting is a possibility at the upcoming Asia-Pacific summit in Shenzhen, while Ukraine insisted on its involvement in any peace talks.
Key Questions Answered
US President Donald Trump indicated he is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China next month, stating that any summit would primarily focus on denuclearization and nuclear weapons while aiming to end the war.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) group is scheduled to hold its summit in the Chinese city of Shenzhen on November 18 and 19.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga strongly criticized the proposal, arguing that a trilateral meeting without Kyiv would only encourage Putin to continue the war. Meanwhile, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Trump of trying to pressure Kyiv into surrendering.
