Trump says he is open to nuclear talks with Xi and Putin in China.
No date or formal agenda is agreed, though the Kremlin says such talks would be beneficial.
The Times of Israel, Forbes, CNBC, Reuters, The Straits Times and 14 more
Key points
From South China Morning Post’s report- Trump said he is open to a three-way meeting with Xi and Putin in China.
- Agenda would focus on nuclear weapons and denuclearisation, he said.
- No date or formal agenda has been agreed for the meeting.
- Kremlin said such talks would be beneficial, according to Peskov.
- Trump suggested Zelensky might not need to be present to negotiate.
Why it matters. The talks would address nuclear weapons and denuclearisation.
What to watch. Whether a date and agenda are agreed.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTC“Trump says he is open to joining trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin”
Key points from The Straits Times
- Trump said he is open to joining a trilateral meeting with Xi and Putin.
- He suggested the discussion could focus on nuclear weapons and denuclearization.
- Trump indicated willingness if Xi wants to host the meeting.
- Kremlin had suggested a possible three-way meeting on the sidelines of APEC.
- talks mentioned were in the context of next month’s APEC summit in China.
“Trump says he is open to joining trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin”
Key points from Koreatimes
- Trump said he is open to joining a trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
- He suggested the discussion could focus on nuclear weapons and denuclearization.
- Trump indicated willingness if President Xi wants to have it.
- The Kremlin had suggested such a three-way meeting could occur on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
- The potential meeting was discussed during talks ahead of next month’s summit.
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“Trump says he’s open to meeting Xi and Putin in China for nuclear talks”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- Trump said he is open to a three-way meeting with Xi and Putin in China.
- Agenda would focus on nuclear weapons and denuclearisation, he said.
- No date or formal agenda has been agreed for the meeting.
- Kremlin said such talks would be beneficial, according to Peskov.
- Trump suggested Zelensky might not need to be present to negotiate.
“Trump says open to holding 3-way nuclear talks with Xi, Putin”
Key points from Kyodonews
- Trump suggested a possible trilateral meeting on denuclearization with Xi and Putin.
- He noted the US, Russia, and China hold the majority of world nuclear weapons.
- Trump said a meeting could be scheduled based on denuclearization and be positive for the world.
- He indicated he hadn’t agreed to a three-way meeting but would do it if they want.
- China will chair the APEC summit in Shenzhen in mid-November.
“Trump open to trilateral summit with Putin and Xi but wants denuclearization focus”
Key points from The Japan Times
- Trump said he is open to a trilateral summit with Putin and Xi Jinping.
- The meeting, if held, would focus on nuclear issues and denuclearization.
- Trump indicated Russia has been fine on Ukraine and not much needs changing there.
- The idea followed a report that Putin proposed a three-way summit to end the Ukraine war.
- Trump stated he would participate for discussions on nuclear weapons and denuclearization.
“Trump open to Putin, Xi summit but would focus on nuclear arms”
Key points from Thehindubusinessline
- Trump said he would meet Putin and Xi if they agree, focusing on denuclearisation.
- He indicated Ukraine would not be the primary focus of the talks.
- The Wall Street Journal noted Moscow's push for a three-way summit.
- Trump suggested the meeting could be held in China during his visit there.
- He claimed Russia has done little to help Iran and stressed ending the war as goal.
“Trump wants to talk nuclear disarmament with China and Russia. Beijing does not”
Key points from Irishtimes
- Trump floated a trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Shenzhen next month.
- He said the discussion would focus on nuclear weapons, not primarily Ukraine.
- Beijing reaffirmed its stance against trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the US and Russia.
- Mao Ning argued China’s arsenal is not on par with the US or Russia and should not join talks.
- Kremlin spokesman Peskov noted no specific proposals or content had been discussed for the meeting.
“Trump Open to ‘Denuclearization’ Summit with Putin and Xi”
Key points from TIME
- Trump proposed a trilateral meeting with Putin and Xi to discuss denuclearization.
- He suggested the summit could be held in China during the APEC meeting in Shenzhen.
- Putin reportedly proposed the idea; Kremlin and U.S. officials acknowledged discussions.
- Trump said the focus would be on nuclear weapons and denuclearization, not Ukraine.
- SIPRI data show Russia and the U.S. hold the majority of global nuclear warheads.
“Trump and Putin ‘arrange Ukraine peace talks’ without Zelensky – what we know”
Key points from The Independent
- US and Russian officials reportedly arranging Ukraine peace talks for next month.
- The proposed meeting would involve Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
- Ukraine would reportedly be excluded from the negotiations.
- Trump says he would end the conflict regardless of Zelensky's attendance.
- Kyiv criticizes the idea of talks without Ukraine, warning it could embolden Russia.
Coverage
Oldest first · UTCSourceThe Times of IsraelIsraelLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of Israel“Putin said to propose summit with Trump and Xi to discuss Ukraine - The Times of Israel”
SourceForbesUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Forbes“Putin Reportedly Seeks Summit With Trump And Xi—As Trump Lashes Out At Zelenskyy”
SourceCNBCUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at CNBC“Trump says he'd meet with Putin and Xi, criticizes Zelenskyy - CNBC”
SourceReutersUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Reuters“Trump says he is open to joining trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin - Reuters”
SourceThe Straits TimesSingaporeLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Straits Times“Trump says he is open to joining trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin”
Key points from The Straits Times
- Trump said he is open to joining a trilateral meeting with Xi and Putin.
- He suggested the discussion could focus on nuclear weapons and denuclearization.
- Trump indicated willingness if Xi wants to host the meeting.
- Kremlin had suggested a possible three-way meeting on the sidelines of APEC.
- talks mentioned were in the context of next month’s APEC summit in China.
SourceBloombergUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Bloomberg“Trump Open to Putin, Xi Summit But Would Focus on Nuclear Arms”
SourceKoreatimesSouth KoreaLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Koreatimes“Trump says he is open to joining trilateral meeting with Xi, Putin”
Key points from Koreatimes
- Trump said he is open to joining a trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.
- He suggested the discussion could focus on nuclear weapons and denuclearization.
- Trump indicated willingness if President Xi wants to have it.
- The Kremlin had suggested such a three-way meeting could occur on the sidelines of the APEC summit.
- The potential meeting was discussed during talks ahead of next month’s summit.
SourceThehillLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Thehill“Trump says he would be open to trilateral meeting with Putin, Xi”
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SourceThe Wall Street JournalUnited StatesLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Wall Street Journal“Trump Says He Would Be Open to Meeting With Putin and Xi”
SourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at South China Morning Post“Trump says he’s open to meeting Xi and Putin in China for nuclear talks”
Key points from South China Morning Post
- Trump said he is open to a three-way meeting with Xi and Putin in China.
- Agenda would focus on nuclear weapons and denuclearisation, he said.
- No date or formal agenda has been agreed for the meeting.
- Kremlin said such talks would be beneficial, according to Peskov.
- Trump suggested Zelensky might not need to be present to negotiate.
SourceKyodonewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Kyodonews“Trump says open to holding 3-way nuclear talks with Xi, Putin”
Key points from Kyodonews
- Trump suggested a possible trilateral meeting on denuclearization with Xi and Putin.
- He noted the US, Russia, and China hold the majority of world nuclear weapons.
- Trump said a meeting could be scheduled based on denuclearization and be positive for the world.
- He indicated he hadn’t agreed to a three-way meeting but would do it if they want.
- China will chair the APEC summit in Shenzhen in mid-November.
SourceJapantodayLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Japantoday“Trump says he is ready to meet with Putin and Xi in China”
SourceThe Japan TimesJapanLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Japan Times“Trump open to trilateral summit with Putin and Xi but wants denuclearization focus”
Key points from The Japan Times
- Trump said he is open to a trilateral summit with Putin and Xi Jinping.
- The meeting, if held, would focus on nuclear issues and denuclearization.
- Trump indicated Russia has been fine on Ukraine and not much needs changing there.
- The idea followed a report that Putin proposed a three-way summit to end the Ukraine war.
- Trump stated he would participate for discussions on nuclear weapons and denuclearization.
SourceThe Washington TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-rightCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Washington Times“Trump open to Putin, Xi summit on ending Ukraine war without Zelenskyy - Washington Times”
SourceThe Times of IndiaIndiaLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Times of India“‘Zelenskyy should get someone else’: Trump open to Putin-Xi talks on Ukraine war”
SourceThehindubusinesslineLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Thehindubusinessline“Trump open to Putin, Xi summit but would focus on nuclear arms”
Key points from Thehindubusinessline
- Trump said he would meet Putin and Xi if they agree, focusing on denuclearisation.
- He indicated Ukraine would not be the primary focus of the talks.
- The Wall Street Journal noted Moscow's push for a three-way summit.
- Trump suggested the meeting could be held in China during his visit there.
- He claimed Russia has done little to help Iran and stressed ending the war as goal.
SourceIrishtimesLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Irishtimes“Trump wants to talk nuclear disarmament with China and Russia. Beijing does not”
Key points from Irishtimes
- Trump floated a trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Shenzhen next month.
- He said the discussion would focus on nuclear weapons, not primarily Ukraine.
- Beijing reaffirmed its stance against trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the US and Russia.
- Mao Ning argued China’s arsenal is not on par with the US or Russia and should not join talks.
- Kremlin spokesman Peskov noted no specific proposals or content had been discussed for the meeting.
SourceTIMEUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at TIME“Trump Open to ‘Denuclearization’ Summit with Putin and Xi”
Key points from TIME
- Trump proposed a trilateral meeting with Putin and Xi to discuss denuclearization.
- He suggested the summit could be held in China during the APEC meeting in Shenzhen.
- Putin reportedly proposed the idea; Kremlin and U.S. officials acknowledged discussions.
- Trump said the focus would be on nuclear weapons and denuclearization, not Ukraine.
- SIPRI data show Russia and the U.S. hold the majority of global nuclear warheads.
SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent“Trump and Putin ‘arrange Ukraine peace talks’ without Zelensky – what we know”
Key points from The Independent
- US and Russian officials reportedly arranging Ukraine peace talks for next month.
- The proposed meeting would involve Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
- Ukraine would reportedly be excluded from the negotiations.
- Trump says he would end the conflict regardless of Zelensky's attendance.
- Kyiv criticizes the idea of talks without Ukraine, warning it could embolden Russia.
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- +1.0
- Public-interest terms in the text
- +1.25
- High-reliability sources
- +0.75
- Corroboration by independent outlets
- +3.2
- Score
- 11.2
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