Putin APEC Attendance Planned
Russian President Vladimir Putin Plans China APEC Visit While Likely Skipping US G20
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Kremlin foreign-policy aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin and Xi discussed the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Trump during talks at the recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Kyrgyzstan; the meeting would depend on whether Trump attends APEC.
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The prospect of a Putin-Zelensky meeting in Miami was linked to Putin’s longstanding position that he would consider face-to-face negotiations with Zelensky only if they were aimed at signing a final settlement.
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A Russian delegation recently attended the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors meeting in Asheville, including a meeting with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; European officials objected to the delegation’s presence.
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Although The Washington Post reported in April that the United States intended to invite Putin to the Miami summit, the invitation had reportedly not yet been sent, and Trump later said he had “not yet thought” about whether to extend one.
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19, marking his first in-person participation since 2017. Washington Examiner reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has invited Putin to the G20 summit in Miami on December 14-15, though officials say Putin's attendance remains uncertain and a final decision has not been made.
Putin Confirms APEC Trip, Eyes Trilateral Meeting
Putin is preparing to fly to China next month for the major trade forum. United24media reports that Kremlin foreign-policy aide Yuri Ushakov said Putin and Chinese President Xi discussed a possible three-way meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump during recent talks at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Whether this trilateral happens depends on whether Trump himself attends APEC.
G20 Miami Attendance Still In Doubt
Putin has not committed to December's G20 summit in Miami, even though Secretary of State Rubio formally extended an invitation. Washington Examiner reports that the Kremlin has not ruled out the trip entirely, but officials view it as unlikely. Russian diplomats attended recent G20 finance meetings in Asheville, where they met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent despite objections from European officials.
Zelensky's Willingness Could Change Dynamics
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he would be open to meeting Putin at the G20 if it happened. However, Russia's position sets a major condition: Putin has long insisted he will only meet Zelensky face-to-face if talks focus on signing a final settlement agreement. This demand has complicated peace negotiations since Russia launched its full invasion in 2022.
Trump's Role Remains Unclear
President Trump has not yet decided whether he will attend either summit. Washington Examiner reports that Trump earlier said he had "not yet thought" about whether to send Putin a formal invitation to Miami. His own attendance at APEC in November would directly influence whether a Putin-Xi-Trump meeting takes place. The outcome could reshape diplomatic talks on Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations.
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