Russian officials have suggested a high-level trilateral meeting between President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to reports, the Kremlin is aiming to facilitate this dialogue during the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit scheduled for next month. The stated objective of the proposed summit is to discuss potential pathways to ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

While the proposal has surfaced in media reports, there has been no official confirmation from the transition team of President-elect Trump or the Chinese government regarding their participation or interest in such a meeting. The logistics of the APEC summit, which brings together leaders from across the Pacific Rim, provide a common venue for such diplomatic discussions, though the inclusion of a trilateral format specifically focused on the Ukraine war represents a significant shift from the summit's traditional economic agenda. Analysts note that the proposal reflects Russia's desire to engage directly with the incoming U.S. administration, though the feasibility of such a meeting remains uncertain given the complex geopolitical tensions between the three nations involved.