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Trump says he is ready to meet Putin and Xi in China
President Trump said he was ready to meet Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping in China and said it was time for someone else to negotiate on Ukraine's behalf. Several Republican lawmakers, including Nebraska congressman Don Bacon, criticized his approach to Russia, citing a diesel deal and a pause in sanctions. Ukraine and Russia exchanged large drone and missile strikes over the weekend.
Why it matters
A summit of the US, Russian and Chinese leaders on Ukraine could shape the terms of any settlement without Kyiv at the table.
Background
Trump has sought to end the war in Ukraine through direct contacts with Moscow, with relations between Washington and Kyiv fluctuating. Putin earlier proposed a three-way summit including China's Xi.
The story so far
- Trump puts new Russia sanctions law on hold
- Trump pauses new Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy grows
- Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver and says others should negotiate for Ukraine
- Trump says he is ready to meet Putin and Xi in China
- Kremlin ready to resume three-way Ukraine talks after Putin meets Witkoff
- Zelensky says Russian strikes show no change after Moscow agrees to talks
- Russia, Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Abu Dhabi in November
- Zelensky says US-Ukraine-Russia meeting will take place in November
Sources
- Euronews ↗Oct 20, 12:52 AM ET
- CNBC ↗Oct 19, 5:00 PM ET
- The Guardian ↗Oct 20, 1:32 PM ET
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