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Kremlin says US, Chinese and Russian leaders may hold trilateral talks at APEC summit

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov says Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping discussed holding trilateral talks with Donald Trump at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China.
  • The meeting would depend on Trump attending the Nov. 18-19 summit, while Putin reportedly plans to attend in person.
  • The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have discussed the possibility of meeting Donald Trump together at this year’s Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.

Yuri Ushakov, a foreign policy adviser to Putin, said the idea came up during a meeting between Putin and Xi on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Kyrgyzstan. Speaking to Russian state television, Ushakov said, “Yes, we discussed this issue.”

Yes, we discussed this issue.

— Yuri UshakovThe Kremlin adviser confirmed that Putin and Xi had discussed the possibility of trilateral talks with Trump at the APEC summit.

Whether the three leaders can meet will depend on Trump’s decision to attend the APEC summit, scheduled for Nov. 18 and 19. Ushakov said, “If things develop as expected, the three of them will be able to hold talks.”

Ushakov also said Putin planned to attend the summit personally and was prepared to hold bilateral or joint discussions with Xi and Trump. Xi is expected to travel to Washington later this month for a bilateral summit with Trump, who is also scheduled to host the Group of 20 leaders’ meeting in Florida in December. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

If things develop as expected, the three of them will be able to hold talks.

— Yuri UshakovUshakov said the proposed meeting depended on developments, including Trump’s attendance at the summit.
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