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World · October 19, 2026

Putin proposing summit with Trump, Xi in push to end Ukraine war: WSJ

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly proposed a trilateral summit with President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. According to reports originating from the Wall Street Journal, the meeting would take place on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, in November. The proposal notably excludes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. While the Kremlin and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have acknowledged discussions regarding such a meeting, no formal agenda or agreement has been finalized.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Vladimir Putin proposed a meeting with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine war.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is not invited to the proposed summit.
  • The proposal was reportedly discussed during an October 9 phone call between Putin and Trump.
  • The proposed timing for the summit is during the APEC meeting in mid-November.
  • Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed talks have occurred but noted a lack of a firm plan.

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  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the meeting has been discussed but is not certain.
  • The proposal reportedly coincides with a deal between Trump and Russia regarding diesel exports and a pause on sanctions.
  • Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, criticized the idea of peace talks without Ukraine.
  • A former Russian intelligence officer compared Putin's goal to a modern-day Yalta conference.

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