Trump open to Putin, Xi trilateral summit but would focus on nuclear arms

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The Straits Times. (2026, October 19). Trump open to Putin, Xi trilateral summit but would focus on nuclear arms. The Straits Times. https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-he-is-open-to-joining-trilateral-meeting-with-xi-putin

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President Donald Trump expressed willingness to participate in a trilateral summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing primarily on nuclear disarmament rather than the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. During an October 19 press conference, Trump suggested that if Xi wished to host such a meeting, it could take place in China during Trump’s upcoming November visit for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. The president indicated his desire to concentrate on denuclearization efforts and possibly discuss trade issues, despite criticism from Ukraine and its allies who argue that Ukraine should have a voice in discussions about its future.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a summit with US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the ongoing four-year conflict in Ukraine that would favor Russia, according to the Wall Street Journal on October 18. The proposal came after a phone call between Putin and Trump on October 9 during which they also agreed to a deal involving Russian diesel purchases by the US and waived sanctions against Moscow. The Kremlin has suggested holding the meeting on the sidelines of the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China, although Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has not been invited. A former Russian intelligence officer with knowledge of the talks said that Putin's goal is to establish spheres of influence around the world similar to those set at the post-World War II Yalta Summit. Trump, however, indicated he would be willing to meet but his focus would be on denuclearization efforts rather than ending the war in Ukraine.

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Trump indicated to reporters on Oct 19 that he would be willing to meet without the Ukrainian president, saying his focus was doing “anything I can do to end the war.” The US leader also claimed Russia has done little to support Iran in its eight-month conflict with the US, and said he didn’t want to disrupt ongoing negotiations with Putin, which he said include talks about freeing a hostage.
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🔮 Trump open to Putin, Xi trilateral summit but would focus on nuclear arms WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said he would be willing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping but indicated his focus would be on denuclearisation efforts rather than ending the war in Ukraine.
2026-10-19 · The Straits Times
Trump open to Putin, Xi trilateral summit but would focus on nuclear arms · assertive framing

Claims (21 extracted, 3 hedged)

Trump open to Putin, Xi trilateral summit but would focus on nuclear arms WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said he would be willing to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping but indicated his focus would be on denuclearisation efforts rather than ending the war in Ukraine. asserted
focus → focus → Ukraine
“I would do it – not so much for Ukraine, because Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine,” Trump told reporters Oct 19. asserted
Trump → do → Ukraine
“We would have it to talk about nuclear weapons and denuclearisation,” he added. asserted
he → have → weapons
“We would schedule a meeting based on the denuclearisation, and that’s a very positive thing for the world.” asserted
that → schedule → world
The Wall Street Journal reported earlier on a push by Moscow to bring the three leaders together at a summit. asserted
Journal → report → summit
While there are no finalised plans for such a meeting, Trump suggested that it could happen in China. uncertain
it → be → China
He is slated to visit the country in November for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and for talks with Xi on the sidelines. asserted
He → slat → sidelines
“If they’d like to have it, I think it would be held in China. asserted
it → like → China
He just left here,” Trump said, referring to Xi’s recent visit to Washington. asserted
Trump → leave → Washington
“If President Xi wants to have it, I’d have it. asserted
I → want → it
I’m sure we’re talking about other things like trade too, but yeah, I would do that.” asserted
I → ’m → that
Trump has courted Putin as he seeks a resolution to a war he once vowed to end on his first day in office. asserted
he → court → office
He’s faced criticism from Ukraine and its allies over a diesel deal with Russia that critics cast as an economic bailout for Moscow with questionable legal standing. asserted
critics → face → standing
Energy analysts have said the deal does little to help alleviate fuel costs for US consumers. asserted
deal → say → consumers
Trump has ratcheted up pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, casting the leader of the country Russia invaded as the main obstacle to peace. asserted
Russia → ratchet → peace
Zelensky has charged that the US has been pulling back on intelligence it provides to Kyiv, as the two leaders grow farther apart. asserted
leaders → charge → Kyiv
Holding a meeting with Putin and Xi to discuss Ukraine is likely to infuriate Kyiv and its allies who have long insisted that the country have a seat at any table to decide its future. asserted
country → hold → future
Trump indicated to reporters on Oct 19 that he would be willing to meet without the Ukrainian president, saying his focus was doing “anything I can do to end the war.” The US leader also claimed Russia has done little to support Iran in its eight-month conflict with the US, and said he didn’t want to disrupt ongoing negotiations with Putin, which he said include talks about freeing a hostage. asserted
he → indicate → hostage
“Russia could have done a lot more to help Iran,” Trump said. uncertain
Trump → do → Iran
“Russia has done very little for Iran. asserted
Russia → do → Iran
China could have done a lot more for Iran.” uncertain
China → do → Iran
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