The war in Ukraine would be discussed at a three-way meeting of Xi, Putin and Trump.
Claimed by: Russian side and reporting on Moscow's aims; disputed by Xi's reported remarks to German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier
Unresolved · 2026-11-11
No verdict was possible within 7 days of the first report.
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No verdict was possible within 7 days of the first report.
Who's reporting it
- The Moscow Times , 2026-11-03: Citing the Financial Times, it says the three leaders would discuss the war in Ukraine, though a source close to the Kremlin does not expect substantive negotiations there. source
- Associated Press (via ClickOnDetroit) , 2026-11-06: Putin is focused on discussing the war in Ukraine without Kyiv at the table, while Trump has reportedly been advised to steer clear of the subject. source
- Al Jazeera , 2026-11-06: Steinmeier said Xi told him on Oct 30 that the three presidents would probably meet in Shenzhen but would not discuss Ukraine, calling it a European conflict. source
History
- 2026-11-11: Unresolved. No verdict was possible within 7 days of the first report.
- 2026-11-10: Conflicting. Moscow wants Ukraine discussed without Kyiv taking part, while Steinmeier said Xi told him on Oct 30 that the three would not discuss Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal, as relayed by Nocut News, says China would discuss Ukraine only if the agenda is agreed in advance, and AP reports Trump has been advised to avoid the topic.