World · October 19, 2026
Putin wants summit with Xi, Trump to be redux of Yalta, which divided up world after WWII: report
Russian President Vladimir Putin is reportedly proposing a trilateral summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Based on reporting from the Wall Street Journal, the meeting would aim to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. According to reports, the proposed framework excludes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders. Some analysts view the proposal as an attempt by the Kremlin to establish new global spheres of influence, drawing comparisons to the 1945 Yalta Conference. While the Kremlin and U.S. officials have acknowledged talks regarding potential meetings, no official summit has been finalized.
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Putin wants summit with Xi, Trump to be redux of Yalta, which divided up world after WWII: report
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Putin floats meeting with U.S. and China on ending war in Ukraine
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Reported across the spectrum
- Vladimir Putin is proposing a trilateral summit involving himself, Donald Trump, and Xi Jinping.
- The primary stated goal is to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not been invited to the proposed talks.
- The reporting originated from the Wall Street Journal.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that there have been talks about meetings, but nothing is finalized.
Reported by only some outlets
- The proposal was allegedly floated during an October 9 call between Putin and Trump.
- The Kremlin is reportedly seeking to schedule the meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China.
- An estimated 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the conflict according to a CSIS report.
- Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that his recent decisions regarding Russia are intended to keep them at the bargaining table.
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The New York Post frames the proposal as a 'Yalta redux' aimed at carving out spheres of influence, while emphasizing Russian military weakness, heavy casualties, and the lack of territorial gains as the impetus for Putin's diplomatic push.
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