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Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold trilateral meeting

From The Straits Times · () English

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  • Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may hold a trilateral meeting at the next APEC summit.
  • Ushakov said all three leaders were expected to attend and that the possibility of a meeting had been discussed.
  • The White House did not immediately comment.

Russian, U.S. and Chinese leaders could meet together at the next Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, according to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov.

Speaking on state television from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Ushakov said the possibility of a meeting between Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping had been discussed. “This issue was discussed, yes,” he said.

This issue was discussed, yes.

— Yuri UshakovThe Kremlin aide confirmed that officials had discussed the possibility of a trilateral meeting.

Ushakov said all three presidents were expected to attend the APEC summit. “And if it turns out as has been said, then the three of them will be able to have a meeting,” he added.

Putin and Xi had attended a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering in Bishkek. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

And if it turns out as has been said, then the three of them will be able to have a meeting.

— Yuri UshakovHe said the three leaders could meet if they all attend the APEC summit as expected.
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