Putin proposes trilateral summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine peace
The proposal, reported by the Wall Street Journal, follows a October 9 call between Putin and Trump that also produced a diesel‑supply agreement.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Russian President Vladimir Putin has floated a trilateral summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for next month, aiming to negotiate a Ukraine peace deal favorable to Moscow, the Wall Street Journal reported.
What happened
According to the WSJ, Putin first raised the idea during an October 9 telephone conversation with Trump. That same call resulted in an agreement that allows the United States to purchase Russian diesel fuel for global distribution. The Kremlin has suggested holding the three‑way talks on the sidelines of the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit scheduled for November 18‑19 in Shenzhen.
What the reports add
Deccan Chronicle notes that Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the WSJ there is “no clear understanding yet regarding the meeting itself or its potential agenda,” but all three leaders acknowledge the hypothetical possibility. The outlet also says a senior U.S. official told the WSJ that Trump has not formally agreed to the summit, though he may be open to it. Yahoo’s version, citing Reuters, repeats the same timeline and adds that the White House did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment, and that the Russian and Chinese embassies in Washington had not replied either.
What was said
Dmitry Peskov told the Wall Street Journal, “There is no clear understanding yet regarding the meeting itself or its potential agenda, although all three parties acknowledge the hypothetical possibility of such a meeting taking place.”
How it came about
The proposal follows a series of recent interactions between Trump and Putin, including a 90‑minute phone call on Oct. 10 that covered Ukraine, a diesel‑supply arrangement and temporary U.S. sanctions relief (Felo coverage). That call sparked criticism from Ukrainian President Zelensky and led to Russian strikes in Zaporizhzhia after the diesel deal was announced (Felo coverage). The suggestion of a summit builds on these developments and on warming U.S.–Russia ties, while Ukraine and Western allies have expressed concern over the lack of Ukrainian representation.
Key facts
- Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi to discuss a Ukraine peace deal. (deccanchronicle.com)
- The idea was first raised during an October 9 call between Putin and Trump. (deccanchronicle.com)
- The Kremlin suggested holding the talks alongside the APEC summit in Shenzhen on Nov 18‑19. (news.yahoo.com)
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there is no clear understanding yet on the meeting's agenda. (deccanchronicle.com)
- A senior U.S. official indicated Trump has not formally agreed to the summit. (deccanchronicle.com)
Timeline
- 2026-10-09 — Putin raised summit idea during phone call with Trump
- 2026-10-10 — Trump and Putin held 90‑minute call covering Ukraine and diesel deal
- 2026-10-18 — WSJ reported Putin's summit proposal
