Putin, Trump and Xi Could Hold Trilateral Meeting on Ukraine War Next Month, Kremlin Says

By Reuters Oct. 19, 2026 duma.gov.ru The Kremlin said Monday that President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could hold a trilateral meeting focused on ending the war in Ukraine when they gather in China next month for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. "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," spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in response to a Wall Street Journal report about ongoing talks to end the war. "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 substance of that meeting," Peskov added. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha criticised the idea of holding a meeting in China without Ukraine's input. "A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Ukraine, the U.S. and Russia could help end the war sooner. A trilateral meeting between the leaders of Russia, China and the U.S. would do only the opposite: encourage Putin to continue this war," Sybiha wrote in a post on X. Peskov, who told reporters Monday that the U.S. was continuing its efforts to broker an end to the Ukraine war, said it was obvious that Ukraine would ultimately need to be involved in a final peace deal. "Of course, a final settlement is impossible without the participation of someone in Kyiv who is prepared to take responsibility," he said. The last U.S.-mediated ​peace ⁠talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in February, just before the United States and ⁠Israel ​launched a war ​against Iran. Ukraine and Russia remain as far apart as ever when it comes to the terms of any possible peace deal. Read more about: Ukraine war , China 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 Beijing Rejects Zelensky’s Claim ‘Many’ Chinese Citizens Fighting for Russia China’s Foreign Ministry insisted that the government has “always asked its citizens to stay away from areas of armed conflict.” 2 Min read Chinese Firm Sold Satellites for Intelligence to Russia's Wagner – Contract The satellite images were used for the war in Ukraine as well as to assist Wagner's operations in Africa and even its failed mutiny in June, a European... 5 Min read 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 Russian Army Chief Says Focus Is Now on Liberation of Donetsk Russia's army chief said on Thursday that his troops in Ukraine were "focused on completing the liberation" of Donetsk, an eastern Ukrainian region...