Trump Plans Meetings With Putin and Xi at APEC Summit

Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the APEC leaders' summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19. The U.S. president stated the discussions would focus on denuclearization and efforts to end the war in Iran.

While Trump highlighted Iran and nuclear issues, reports indicate that Vladimir Putin specifically proposed the meeting to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. In a CBS '60 Minutes' interview, Trump claimed a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict is close, though he noted it would result in a "little bit different shape Ukraine."

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China has not yet confirmed the meetings, stating only that the government is communicating with relevant parties.