Moscow Not Ruling Out Trilateral Meeting of Russian, U.S. and Chinese Leaders, Agencies Report

By Reuters Sep. 6, 2026 Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting in Beijing in May. Kremlin.ru Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on Sunday that Moscow has not ruled out a trilateral meeting between the presidents of Russia, the U.S. and China, state news agency TASS reported. However, before moving on to the actual preparations, it is necessary to understand what the meeting's agenda would be, Ryabkov said. "Here, the main question boils down to how the substance of the meeting will be formulated, and what we can expect as a result." Earlier this month, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov raised the possibility of Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China, in November. On Sunday, Ushakov was quoted by Russian news agencies as saying that while such a meeting of Russian, U.S. and Chinese leaders "would not be without merit," its organization was the prerogative of the summit's hosts. "If they are able to organize such a meeting – and this requires a certain amount of diplomatic preparation – then I think it could take place," Ushakov said. The Kremlin also plans to set up bilateral meetings for Putin during the summit, including one with Xi Jinping, and, "if the opportunity arises," a meeting with Trump, Ushakov said. Read more about: China , U.S. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more U.S. Says China Mulling Weapons for Russia in Ukraine War The comments appeared to be among the clearest warnings yet that China might be poised to expand its support for Russia. 2 Min read U.S. Expresses 'Deep Concerns' on Russia-China 'Alignment' Moscow and Beijing have drawn closer in what Washington sees as an increasingly hostile alliance of the authoritarian nuclear powers. Now It’s Trump’s Fault That Putin’s Economy Just Won’t Grow The U.S. president’s trade war with China has weighed on the global economy. Russia’s Lavrov Calls Accusations of Moscow’s Involvement in Leipzig Drone Incident ‘Start of Real War' The German government said last week that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport. 1 Min read