US President Donald Trump has expressed his willingness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China next month for discussions focused on nuclear weapons and denuclearisation.
Speaking to reporters outside the White House on Monday, Trump said he would participate in a trilateral meeting if Xi agreed. The proposed summit could take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China. However, officials have not confirmed the meeting or finalised its agenda.
Trump said the primary objective would be to discuss nuclear weapons and denuclearisation, although the leaders might also address trade and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine. He added that he would do whatever he could to help end the conflict.
The Kremlin confirmed that the possibility of a three-way meeting had been discussed but said no substantive proposals or agreements had been reached. Meanwhile, China’s Foreign Ministry said it had no information about the proposed summit.
The possibility of talks has raised questions about Ukraine’s participation in any negotiations concerning its future. Ukrainian officials have opposed discussions that exclude Kyiv, arguing that such an approach could encourage Moscow to continue its military campaign.
Trump also renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, suggesting that someone else should negotiate on Ukraine’s behalf.
The proposed meeting could provide an opportunity for Washington, Moscow and Beijing to discuss nuclear arms control and broader international security concerns. Nevertheless, significant diplomatic differences remain, and the summit’s outcome is uncertain.
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