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Kyiv rejects reported Putin plan for summit with Trump and Xi
The Wall Street Journal reported Putin proposed a summit next month with Trump and Xi Jinping on ending the war, without Zelenskyy. Ukraine's foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said such a meeting would encourage Putin to prolong the war; the idea also raised concern in Asia.
Why it matters
A great-power deal over Ukraine's head would reshape European security and alarm US allies in Asia.
Background
Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 and has sought talks directly with Washington. China is a close Russian partner.
The story so far
- Kyiv rejects reported Putin plan for summit with Trump and Xi
- Russia to send first diesel tanker to US under Trump-Putin deal
- First Russian diesel cargo sails for the US under new deal
- First Russian diesel cargo heads to New York
Sources
- France 24 ↗Oct 19, 3:21 PM ET
- CNBC ↗Oct 19, 6:36 AM ET
- Japan Times ↗Oct 18, 11:53 PM ET
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