A senior Russian official indicated that a three-way meeting between the leaders of China, the US, and Russia could occur at the upcoming Apec summit in Shenzhen.
Key facts
- •The Apec summit is scheduled to take place in Shenzhen, China, on November 18 and 19.
- •Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that a trilateral meeting between the three leaders was discussed.
- •Vladimir Putin confirmed his intention to attend the Apec summit in May.
- •Donald Trump's attendance at the Apec summit remains unconfirmed.
- •The G20 meeting is scheduled for December 14-15 at a resort in Florida.
A senior Russian aide stated on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, and Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold a trilateral meeting at the next Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit. The 21-member group is scheduled to convene in Shenzhen, China, on November 18 and 19.
Meeting Possibilities and Conditions
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed on Russian state television that the possibility of a trilateral meeting had been discussed. While Putin confirmed his intention to attend the Apec summit in May, Trump has not yet confirmed his attendance. Trump’s potential presence at the Apec forum may be influenced by whether Xi agrees to attend the Group of 20 meeting, which is scheduled for December 14-15 at Trump’s Doral golf course resort in Florida.
Timeline
- MayVladimir Putin confirmed his intention to attend the Apec meeting.
- November 18-19The Apec summit is scheduled to be held in Shenzhen.
- December 14-15The Group of 20 meeting is scheduled to be held in Florida.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by South China Morning Post.
