Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss the future of Ukraine. According to reports from the Wall Street Journal, the idea is for the three leaders to talk next month about ending the war. The meeting could take place during the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, in November. Putin wants a deal that favors Russia. Trump has not yet agreed to the plan, but he may be open to it. Ukraine and European countries would not be part of the talks. This idea has raised concerns among Ukraine and its allies.
Who: Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed the meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Ukraine and European leaders would not be included.
• What: A trilateral summit to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, aiming for a settlement favorable to Russia.
• When: Next month (around mid-November 2026), possibly on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
• Where: Shenzhen, China, during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit (November 18–19).
• Why: To try to resolve the four-year conflict through direct talks between the three major powers, building on recent contacts between Putin and Trump.