# Kremlin Aide Says Putin–Trump–Xi Meeting in Preparation for November APEC Summit

*Monday, October 26, 2026 at 6:16 AM UTC — Hamer Intelligence Services Desk*

**Published**: 2026-10-26T06:16:32.645Z (3h ago)
**Category**: geopolitics | **Region**: Global
**Importance**: 9/10
**Sources**: OSINT
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**Deck**: A senior Kremlin official says Russia, China and the United States are preparing a three‑way meeting between Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Shenzhen on 18–19 November, with all sides described as ready in principle to talk.

The Kremlin says it is working on plans for a three‑way meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping at next month’s Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in China.

Yuri Ushakov, an aide to Russia’s president, said on 25 October that preparations had begun for a trilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC gathering scheduled for 18–19 November in Shenzhen. According to his account, Moscow, Beijing and Washington are in principle ready for talks, though no detailed agenda or exact format has been announced.

Relations among the three capitals are under strain from sanctions, trade disputes and conflicts, so even the prospect of a shared meeting room attracts attention. A conversation among Putin, Trump and Xi would give each leader a chance to state positions and test the others’ red lines directly.

Decisions or signals from such an encounter could filter into issues ranging from the war in Ukraine to tensions in East Asia and the health of major trade links. Shifts in tone or posture can influence energy markets, shipping routes and investment flows.

For Moscow, a three‑way format offers both visibility and leverage. Appearing alongside Xi and Trump underlines that Russia still has a seat at high‑level tables despite efforts by some governments to isolate it over Ukraine.

For Beijing, hosting and joining the meeting supports its claim to be a central actor in global diplomacy. It gives China a platform to press its economic concerns and show that its ties with both Washington and Moscow remain crucial.

Washington has to weigh the value of direct engagement against criticism that a spotlight meeting could be seen as rewarding Russian and Chinese behavior elsewhere. But not taking part in a format floated publicly by Moscow could hand narrative advantages to its rivals.

The meeting, if it happens, is likely to focus on broad outlines rather than detailed treaties. Governments in Europe and Asia will be watching for any hints about possible shifts on Ukraine, Taiwan and other flashpoints.

The next signs to track are whether all three capitals formally add the trilateral session to their leaders’ official programs, whether diplomats begin to hint at topics on the table and how other APEC members react to the prospect of a separate power‑center meeting in Shenzhen.