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Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested holding a summit involving himself, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and U.S. President Donald Trump to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, according to The Wall Street Journal. While the White House has not responded officially, the proposal aligns with Trump’s approach of direct negotiations with adversaries. However, this idea faces resistance from Republicans due to previous controversial moves by Trump regarding Russia sanctions and military funding.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed holding a summit in China next month with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss denuclearization and potentially the war in Ukraine. The meeting would take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Shenzhen, although details remain uncertain. Putin raised the idea during a call with Trump earlier this month, aiming for a peace deal that favors Russia and establishing spheres of influence globally. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is reportedly not invited to attend, despite his country being a key player in the ongoing conflict. Critics argue such talks could undermine U.S. allies' strategic interests and stability in Europe and Asia.

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The White House hasn’t commented on Putin’s proposal to Trump, but the idea of a three-way meeting at a summit in Shenzhen next month is consistent with Trump’s campaign promise to end the Ukraine war, as well as his personalist brand of foreign policy that favors face-to-face talks with US adversaries.

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Russia’s Vladimir Putin floated the possibility of a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump to negotiate a deal to end the Ukraine war, The Wall Street Journal reported. asserted

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But Trump is already facing blowback from Republicans for his overtures to Putin, including waiving Russia sanctions and agreeing a diesel deal, and the growing revolt threatens additional Pentagon funding. asserted

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