Policy·October 19, 2026 at 4:04 PM EDT·1 source
Trump open to summit with Xi and Putin — to discuss denuclearization
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What happened
- President Trump wants a trilateral summit with Chinese President Xi and Russian President Putin in China next month.
- The proposed talks would focus on “denuclearization,” but not necessarily Ukraine.
- Such a summit involving the U.S., China and Russia would be unprecedented, Axios reported.
Why it matters
A meeting among the three leaders could affect nuclear-risk assessments, geopolitical policy and markets sensitive to U.S.-China-Russia relations.
What to watch. Whether the summit is scheduled and whether the talks take place in China next month.
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