Ushakov: Russia is planning to arrange bilateral meetings for Putin on the sidelines of the APEC summit in China
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Yuri Ushakov announced that Russia is seeking to organize bilateral meetings for President Putin with international leaders, including Chinese President Xi Jinping and the US President, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit scheduled to be held in Shenzhen in 2026.
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Why It Matters
The APEC Summit is an economic forum comprising 21 member countries. The 33rd edition will be held in Shenzhen, China, in November 2026.
“Both leaders intend to attend the APEC summit,” Ushakov told the Vesti newspaper. “We will of course try to arrange separate meetings for our leaders, including of course with Mr. Xi Jinping. If there is a possibility, our leader will also meet with the US President.”
He also stressed that if a meeting is held between Putin and Trump, the content of the dialogue will depend on its duration.
He continued: "I don't know if they will talk for 15 minutes or an hour and a half. Who knows how the schedule will go."
Ushakov added: “As for organizing a tripartite meeting, this is more a matter for the host countries. If they can organize such a meeting, which requires some diplomatic preparations, I think it can be held, and it will certainly be useful.”
The 33rd Annual Leaders' Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC Summit) will be held from November 18 to 19, 2026 in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Leaders of 21 member states will participate in the summit.
Open Questions
- Will the bilateral meetings be officially confirmed?
- What are the topics that will be discussed during the meetings?
