From The Express Tribune · Reuters · · 1m 20s
Trump-Putin-Xi summit plans
Trump and Putin push for trilateral meeting; Xi wary of hosting.
In brief
Trump and Putin push for trilateral meeting; Xi wary of hosting. Trump and Putin seek meeting with Xi at APEC summit in Shenzhen, but China fears nuclear talks and Ukraine war discussions. Originally reported by The Express Tribune.
Meeting plans
US President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin may meet at the APEC forum in Shenzhen next week.
Xi's concerns
Xi Jinping is wary of hosting a meeting that could involve nuclear arms talks with the US and Russia.
Putin's goal
Putin seeks to end the Ukraine war on his terms through a trilateral meeting.
Trump's goal
Trump aims to secure nuclear arms control agreements with China and Russia.
China's stance
China considers itself a nuclear underdog and opposes US-led nuclear arms talks.
Yalta comparisons
The meeting draws comparisons to the 1945 Yalta Conference that shaped post-WWII global order.
Ukraine's worry
Ukraine fears a new 'Yalta' conference could redistribute influence without their input.
Russia's hope
Russia's nationalists see the meeting as a chance to end the Ukraine war favoring Moscow.
China's response
Beijing's embassy in Washington says it has no updates on the meeting.
Trump's diplomatic move
Trump seeks international wins before facing a Democratic-controlled Congress next year.
What to remember
Trump and Putin seek meeting with Xi at APEC summit in Shenzhen, but China fears nuclear talks and Ukraine war discussions.
