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Putin Proposes Summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested a trilateral summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine conflict, aiming for a resolution favorable to Moscow.

19 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a summit involving US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to the Wall Street Journal, this proposal emerged during an October 9 phone call with Trump, which reportedly also included an agreement for the United States to purchase Russian diesel fuel and facilitate its sale on the international market.

The potential meeting is suggested to occur next month, coinciding with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed discussions regarding the summit but noted that neither the meeting nor its agenda have been finalized.

This proposal has met with skepticism from Ukraine. Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andri Sibiga stated that any viable negotiations must include Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Some Ukrainian officials believe that excluding Zelenskyy from the talks may embolden Russia and prolong the war.

Multiple reports indicate that the suggested summit aims to negotiate an end to the four-year conflict, with the Wall Street Journal specifying that the terms would be advantageous for Moscow. However, various Ukrainian sources have voiced concerns about the outcome of such meetings occurring without their involvement.

Amid these developments, Trump has recently criticized Zelenskyy, asserting that sanctions against Russia would be reconsidered contingent upon Ukraine's response. Reports suggest that Trump's position and actions may exacerbate tensions not only between the US and Ukraine but also impact the broader international response to the conflict.

Putin's proposal adds to existing geopolitical complexities as tensions in the region continue. The potential absence of Ukraine from crucial negotiations raises questions about the future dynamics of the conflict and international diplomacy surrounding it.

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