Key Takeaways
- The Kremlin stated that a three-way meeting between Russian President Putin, US President Trump, and Chinese President Xi could occur during the APEC summit in China.
- Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized the idea, arguing that it would not help end the conflict in Ukraine.
- The Kremlin emphasized the importance of Ukrainian participation in any final peace deal.
The Kremlin has indicated that a three-way meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping could take place during the upcoming APEC summit in China. This potential meeting was brought up in recent talks, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Peskov stated that the subject of such a hypothetical meeting was indeed raised, but no specific proposals or agreements were discussed or put forward by anyone, either regarding the meeting itself or the possible agenda and content of that meeting.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticized the idea, stating that a trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia could help end the war sooner, while a meeting between the leaders of Russia, China, and the US would only encourage Putin to continue the war.
Peskov also noted that the US was continuing its mediation efforts to resolve the conflict and that Russia appreciated those efforts. He emphasized that a final settlement was impossible without the participation of someone in Kyiv who was prepared to take responsibility.
The last US-mediated peace talks took place in February, before the United States and Israel launched a war on Iran. Despite the potential for a meeting, Ukraine and Russia remain as far apart as ever when it comes to the terms of any possible peace deal.
The Kremlin’s statement comes as tensions continue to simmer in various regions, with the APEC summit providing a potential platform for high-level discussions. However, the lack of concrete proposals or agreements suggests that the meeting, if it happens, may not yield immediate results.
Peskov’s comments highlight the complex nature of international relations and the challenges in resolving conflicts, particularly those involving multiple parties with conflicting interests.
The potential meeting underscores the ongoing efforts by major world powers to address global issues, including the conflict in Ukraine, and the importance of continued dialogue and mediation.
Given that all three heads of state may potentially take part in the summit in China, the subject of such a hypothetical meeting was indeed raised. It was raised, but no specific proposals or agreements were discussed or put forward by anyone, either regarding the meeting itself or the possible agenda and content of that meeting.
Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin spokesman
A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the US, and Russia could help end the war sooner. A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Russia, China, and the US would do only the opposite: encourage Putin to continue this war.
Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Foreign Minister
