Trump Expects Meeting With Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at Upcoming China Summit

US President Donald Trump has indicated that he expects to hold discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders' summit in China.

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, November 8, Trump said he believes one of the meetings during his planned visit to China will involve both the Chinese and Russian leaders.

The APEC leaders' summit is scheduled to take place on November 18–19 in Shenzhen, a major technology and business hub in southern China.

Trump suggested that discussions could cover several important international issues, including nuclear disarmament and diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

"We're talking about a lot of things, including denuclearization," Trump told reporters, adding that efforts were underway to end the war in Iran.

The possibility of a meeting involving all three leaders has attracted significant international attention because of its potential implications for global security, international diplomacy and relations among the world's major powers.

Russia has also reportedly expressed interest in using such discussions to address its ongoing war with Ukraine. However, the three-way meeting has not yet been officially confirmed as a finalized arrangement.

Trump has previously expressed interest in broader arms-control discussions involving Washington, Beijing and Moscow.

Meanwhile, the US president recently suggested that negotiations could bring progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict, although he did not provide specific details about a possible agreement.

If the meeting takes place, it could become an important diplomatic moment, bringing together leaders of three major global powers at a time of significant international tensions.

Further details about the proposed discussions are expected ahead of the APEC summit.