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US-Russia-China diplomatic engagement

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Diplomatic efforts are intensifying regarding potential high-level engagement between the United States, Russia, and China. Initial reports indicated that a historic trilateral summit involving President Donald Trump, President Vladimir Putin, and President Xi Jinping could occur during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting in Shenzhen in November 2026. The Kremlin has announced the possibility of this trilateral summit, noting that the prospect was discussed during a telephone conversation between President Putin and President Trump on Tuesday, September 8. While Russia has confirmed President Putin’s participation, the White House has not yet confirmed whether President Trump will attend the APEC summit, which is scheduled for November 18–19. Parallel efforts toward normalizing bilateral relations between Russia and the United States continue. President Trump has expressed readiness to hold a summit with President Putin but has conditioned the timing on a clear path toward a peace agreement in Ukraine. Recent diplomatic activity includes visits to Moscow and Kyiv by U.S. special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to advance negotiations. President Zelenskyy noted that the envoys presented “a couple of good, respectable proposals,” though the outcome remains uncertain. Following a recent telephone call between President Trump and President Putin, which Trump described as a “great conversation,” the U.S. President stated that Putin is “wanting to make a deal.” Trump noted that while mutual animosity remains an obstacle, both parties appear to be weary of the war. A Russian readout indicated that Trump suggested resolving the conflict could lead to the full restoration of Russia-US relations. In a new development, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a trilateral meeting between Ukraine, Russia, and the United States to discuss ending the ~~conflict. Zelenskyy suggested this~~ conflict, suggesting it could occur as early as ~~September, noting signs of openness from~~ September. Meanwhile, reports indicate that President Putin is likely to prioritize the ~~Kremlin during recent~~ APEC summit in China over attending the G20 summit in Miami, Florida, this December. This shift underscores strengthening ties between Moscow and Beijing, even as discussions ~~with American emissaries.~~ regarding a potential meeting between Putin, Trump, and Zelensky in the United States continue to circulate.

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