Putin and Trump may meet at APEC summit in China, says Russian aide
Quick Look
- Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov stated that a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump could occur at the APEC summit in China, as both leaders are expected to attend.
- Ushakov confirmed Putin's attendance and suggested their paths would likely cross.
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Why It Matters
Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov commented on the possibility of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump at the upcoming APEC summit in China. Putin's attendance at the summit has been confirmed.
BEIJING, May 20. /TASS/. Russian Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov has said a meeting between Russian and American leaders Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump may take place at the APEC summit in China.
Ushakov clarified that Putin's trip to the APEC summit has been confirmed. "I think that in any case, if both leaders are in China, their paths will probably cross and they may have some kind of meeting. So far, this has been discussed today, but since such a prospect exists, it's unlikely anyone will refuse," Ushakov said, commenting on the possibility of a meeting between Putin and Trump in China.
Regarding other prospects for Russian-American meetings, he noted: "There is no talk yet about high-level meetings."
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A meeting between Putin and Trump will take place at the APEC summit.
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Open Questions
- Will the meeting between Putin and Trump be officially confirmed?
- What topics would be discussed if the meeting takes place?
- What is the current status of high-level diplomatic relations between Russia and the US?
