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Kremlin says Putin, Xi, Trump may meet at APEC

A Kremlin aide stated that Russian, Chinese, and US presidents might hold a trilateral meeting at the upcoming APEC summit.

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Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping may hold a trilateral meeting at the next Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. [1] Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy aide to the Kremlin, stated on 2026-09-01 that Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping plan to hold a bilateral or joint meeting during the APEC summit. [2] Yuri Ushakov, speaking on state TV, stated that the issue of a trilateral meeting between the three leaders was discussed. [3] Putin discussed the topic with Xi Jinping during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan where both attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. [4] Russian Presidential Advisor Yuri Ushakov confirmed that the topic of a trilateral meeting was discussed. [5] Xi Jinping mentioned that Donald Trump would likely attend the APEC summit and that Putin had also been invited. [6] Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that US President-elect Donald Trump would likely attend the APEC summit, which would facilitate the proposed three-way meeting. [7] Yuri Ushakov added that if the reports regarding the meeting are accurate, the three leaders will be able to hold a meeting. [8] The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is scheduled to take place in the Chinese city of Shenzhen on November 18 and 19. [9] The White House has not yet commented on the report regarding the potential meeting. [10] The announcement involves the heads of state of Russia, the United States, and China. [11]
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  1. Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping may hold a trilateral meeting at the next Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. · cyprus-mail.com
  2. Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy aide to the Kremlin, stated on 2026-09-01 that Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping plan to hold a bilateral or joint meeting during the APEC summit. · KyungHyangSinmun
  3. Yuri Ushakov, speaking on state TV, stated that the issue of a trilateral meeting between the three leaders was discussed. · cyprus-mail.com
  4. Putin discussed the topic with Xi Jinping during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan where both attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. · El Universal
  5. Russian Presidential Advisor Yuri Ushakov confirmed that the topic of a trilateral meeting was discussed. · El Universal
  6. Xi Jinping mentioned that Donald Trump would likely attend the APEC summit and that Putin had also been invited. · El Universal
  7. Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that US President-elect Donald Trump would likely attend the APEC summit, which would facilitate the proposed three-way meeting. · Caracol Radio
  8. Yuri Ushakov added that if the reports regarding the meeting are accurate, the three leaders will be able to hold a meeting. · cyprus-mail.com
  9. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit is scheduled to take place in the Chinese city of Shenzhen on November 18 and 19. · Blic.rs
  10. The White House has not yet commented on the report regarding the potential meeting. · Rzeczpospolita
  11. The announcement involves the heads of state of Russia, the United States, and China. · El Economista
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