Trump Plans Meetings with Putin and Xi in China

All eyes are on a potential summit bringing together U.S. President Donald Trump with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, scheduled to be held next week in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.

The Associated Press reported, in coverage published on Saturday, November 14, 2026, citing the White House, that arrangements include holding a trilateral meeting between the leaders, a notable diplomatic move given the complex nature of relations between Washington, Beijing, and Moscow.

These developments come at a time when disagreements persist regarding international security, trade, and regional conflicts, alongside developments in the Iranian file and their impact on global balances.

Observers believe that the potential meeting could provide an opportunity to discuss points of understanding and ease some tensions, though expectations for major diplomatic breakthroughs remain limited due to divergent interests in key strategic files.

The summit remains in the preparation phase, and no decisions or agreements resulting from it have been announced yet; the nature of its outcomes will depend on the actual discussions between the three parties.