Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Russia Keeps Open Possible Russia-US-China Leaders’ Trilateral Meeting
Russia is considering a meeting between the leaders of Russia, the United States and China.
The possible participants are Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
The meeting could happen at a November summit in Shenzhen, China.
Russia’s officials said the idea has not been rejected.
They also said the summit’s hosts would need to organize it.
Diplomats would have to prepare carefully before it could happen.
Russia wants to know what the meeting would discuss and what it could accomplish.
Putin is also expected to seek separate meetings with Xi and possibly Trump.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Moscow has not ruled out a trilateral meeting between Russia, the United States and China.
Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said the meeting could occur during the November Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.
Ushakov said organizing the meeting would be the responsibility of the summit’s hosts and would require diplomatic preparation.
Ryabkov said officials must first determine the meeting’s agenda, substance and expected results.
Russia plans bilateral meetings for Vladimir Putin with Xi Jinping and possibly Donald Trump during the summit.
- Who
- Russian officials Sergei Ryabkov and Yuri Ushakov discussed a possible meeting involving Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.
- What
- Russia has not ruled out a trilateral meeting of the Russian, U.S. and Chinese leaders.
- When
- The statements were reported on Sunday, Sept. 6; the proposed meeting could take place at a summit in November.
- Where
- The possible meeting could be held during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China.
- Why
- Officials said the agenda, expected results and necessary diplomatic preparations must be clarified first.
- Possible participants
- Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping
- Russian position
- Moscow has not ruled out the trilateral meeting
- Potential venue
- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China
- Potential timing
- November
- Organizational responsibility
- The summit’s hosts would be responsible for arranging the meeting
- Preparation needed
- Officials said diplomatic preparation would be required
- Planned bilateral meetings
- Putin is expected to meet Xi Jinping and possibly Donald Trump separately