- The Washington Times - Monday, October 26, 2026

Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov told state-affiliated media on Sunday that preparations are underway for a trilateral summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Mr. Ushakov confirmed to Russian outlet Vesti that all parties have agreed in principle to the meeting, and that details are being worked out.

“Right now, I can already state definitely that Moscow, Beijing, and Washington are in principle ready to hold it, and preparations for it have already begun,” said Mr. Ushakov, a former Russian ambassador to the U.S.

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