Putin, Trump, Xi may meet at APEC summit, Kremlin says

On September 1, 2026, Kremlin aides suggested that Russian President Vladimir Putin, U.S. President Donald Trump, and Chinese President Xi Jinping could hold a trilateral meeting at the upcoming APEC summit in November. This statement came as Xi arrived in Cairo, Egypt, where China is seeking to expand its influence amid a perceived U.S. withdrawal from the region. The potential meeting would mark a rare direct dialogue among the three leaders, though no official confirmation has been given. The APEC summit is expected to provide a platform for discussions on trade and geopolitical tensions.