Trump suggests possible trilateral meeting with Putin and Xi in China next week
Donald Trump says he may meet with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China next week during the Asia-Pacific summit, with Iran and Ukraine on the agenda.
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AIUS President Donald Trump has suggested that a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping could take place next week during his upcoming visit to China for the Asia-Pacific summit.
Trump said the meeting may address ways to end the war with Iran and achieve its nuclear disarmament, stressing that Washington is seeking to bring an end to the conflict with Tehran.
The Kremlin announced on October 21 that preparations for a trilateral meeting between the leaders are already underway, amid reports of Russian efforts to use the anticipated talks to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Putin is aiming to use the potential meeting to reach a peace agreement in Ukraine that would serve Moscow's interests.
The development comes as diplomatic efforts continue regarding both the Iran and Ukraine wars, with the US seeking settlements to end both conflicts.