The leaders of the United States, Russia, and China are set to hold a historic trilateral meeting next week in Shenzhen, China. US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping will sit down together on Thursday, according to US officials. The White House confirmed the development on Friday.
The meeting will take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in the southern Chinese city. President Trump aims to discuss reducing global nuclear stockpiles and is also expected to raise the ongoing war with Iran.
Ukraine Conflict Off the Agenda
White House Press Secretary Olivia Wells told reporters that the Ukraine war is unlikely to be a topic of discussion during the trilateral talks. "The President (Trump) has made clear that, alongside other matters, reducing global nuclear arsenals and the Iran crisis are the core agenda items for this meeting," Wells said.Historic Significance
The meeting marks the first time the leaders of the world's three major military powers will sit together for formal talks. Diplomatic observers view the trilateral summit as a significant development in international relations, potentially adding a new dimension to global diplomacy alongside the APEC gathering.Specific details regarding the venue and schedule of the meeting have not been disclosed. However, US officials have confirmed that the talks will take place within the coming week.
