Brief
Putin pushes for US‑China‑Russia summit modeled on 1945 Yalta meeting
Putin floated the idea during an Oct. 9 call with Trump, seeking a peace deal on Ukraine and new spheres of influence.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Russian President Vladimir Putin is urging a three‑way summit with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aiming to replicate the 1945 Yalta Conference that divided post‑World War II Europe, the New York Post reported.
What happened
During an October 9 telephone conversation with Trump, Putin raised the prospect of a trilateral meeting to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin is reportedly positioning the talks to coincide with the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, scheduled for mid‑November.
What the report adds
The Post notes that a former Moscow intelligence officer, speaking to the Wall Street Journal, said the summit would not only pursue a peace settlement favorable to Moscow but also carve out global spheres of influence for Russia, China and the United States. The officer suggested Russia could reassert control in Eastern Europe, including NATO members such as Poland and Finland, while China might press its claims in the Pacific against Japan and South Korea.
What was said
Seth Jones, president of the Defense and Security Department at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, told the Post, “The problem is that this set‑up runs counter to American interests in Europe and the Pacific.” He added, “It also increases the possibility of World War III if Russia were to expand into NATO territory.”
How it came about
Putin’s push follows a broader diplomatic overture that includes a diesel‑supply deal with the United States, which has softened sanctions on Moscow. The New York Post links the proposal to Putin’s long‑standing nostalgia for Soviet‑era great‑power status, noting that the original Yalta summit, held in Crimea, involved Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill dividing Europe into influence zones.
Key facts
- Putin proposed a trilateral summit with Trump and Xi to mirror the 1945 Yalta Conference. (nypost.com)
- The idea was first raised during an October 9 call between Putin and Trump. (nypost.com)
- A former Moscow intelligence officer told the Wall Street Journal the summit would aim for a peace deal favoring Russia and new global spheres of influence. (nypost.com)
- Seth Jones of CSIS warned the plan runs counter to U.S. interests and could raise the risk of World War III. (nypost.com)
- Around 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the Ukraine war, according to CSIS data cited in the article. (nypost.com)
Sources
- [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Putin wants summit with Xi, Trump to be redux of Yalta, which divided up world after WWII: report”
