Kremlin Pursues Possible Trump, Putin and Xi Meeting

The Kremlin says it is working to arrange a possible meeting among U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping alongside the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen this month. The gathering has not been confirmed, and China has not publicly confirmed Trump’s participation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the proposed meeting would be worthwhile and useful, and that Moscow hoped arrangements could be finalized in the coming days. He described China, as host, as the main organizer. His comments indicate ongoing efforts, not an agreed schedule or completed arrangement. China’s Foreign Ministry has said it is communicating with relevant parties about a meeting between Chinese and Russian leaders. Its public statement did not mention Trump’s participation in a three-leader meeting. The distinction leaves Beijing’s position on the proposed format unconfirmed. The APEC Economic Leaders Meeting is scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen. The proposed trilateral meeting would take place alongside the gathering, but no specific date, participant list or agenda for it has been announced. The Kremlin’s stated...