From Foreign Affairs · Charles Kupchan · · 1m 30s
Trump-Xi-Putin Summit Plan
Trump, Xi, and Putin could meet in Shenzhen to avoid another Yalta.
In brief
Trump, Xi, and Putin could meet in Shenzhen to avoid another Yalta. Trump's proposed summit with Xi and Putin aims to reduce tensions on Ukraine, North Korea, and Iran without alienating allies. Originally reported by Foreign Affairs.
Summit Proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin could meet in Shenzhen, China next week.
Yalta Warning
Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski warned against repeating the 1945 Yalta Conference where U.S. and British leaders capitulated to Soviet demands.
Trump's Track Record
Trump has a history of aligning with autocrats and distancing himself from democratic allies.
Summit Benefits
The meeting could normalize dialogue between autocracies and democracies in a multipolar world.
Korean Peninsula Focus
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed a phased approach to North Korean denuclearization with a peace regime.
Ukraine Tensions
Trump could pressure Putin to de-escalate Ukraine by leveraging China's economic leverage over Moscow.
Iran Conflict
Trump needs help ending the U.S. war in Iran, but China and Russia continue supporting Tehran.
Nuclear Arms Control
Trump proposed trilateral talks on nuclear arms control after New START expired in February.
Taiwan Concerns
Trump must avoid concessions on Taiwan that could alienate allies and project weakness.
Optical Management
Trump must handle Putin's war crimes and Xi's relationship with the U.S. with sobriety and pragmatism.
Summit Outcome
The meeting would set a precedent for future trilateral cooperation without immediate concrete results.
The short version
Trump's proposed summit with Xi and Putin aims to reduce tensions on Ukraine, North Korea, and Iran without alienating allies.
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