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Moscow Considers Trilateral Meeting of Russian, US, Chinese Leaders

Politics7 sourcesSep 6, 2026
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The Story

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated 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. Ryabkov said it is necessary to understand the meeting's agenda before moving to preparations. He added, "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 (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, in November. Ushakov was quoted on Sunday by Russian news agencies as saying such a meeting would not be without merit. Ushakov also said the organization of such a meeting was the prerogative of the summit's hosts. He added, "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." The Kremlin also plans bilateral meetings for Putin during the summit, including one with Xi Jinping, and, if the opportunity arises, a meeting with Trump.

The Spread

What they agree on

  • Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that Moscow has not ruled out a trilateral meeting between the presidents of Russia, the U.S., and China.
  • Ryabkov emphasized the need to determine the meeting's agenda and expected outcomes before preparations.
  • Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov previously raised the possibility of such a meeting at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shenzhen, China, in November.
  • Ushakov indicated that the organization of such a meeting is the prerogative of the summit's hosts.
  • The Kremlin also plans bilateral meetings for President Putin during the APEC summit, including with Xi Jinping and potentially Donald Trump.

Where they split

  • The Moscow Times and The Jakarta Post lead with the direct statement from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov on Sunday.
  • TASS (English) specifically attributes the possibility of the trilateral meeting to the Deputy Foreign Minister.
  • The Straits Times provides the date of Ryabkov's statement as September 6 and mentions his attendance at a press conference in Moscow on November 26, 2025.
  • Reuters includes the detail that Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov was quoted by Russian news agencies on Sunday regarding the meeting's merit and organization.

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