TRUMP OPEN TO TRILATERAL TALKS WITH XI , PUTIN ON DENUCLEARIZATION

What happened: U.S. President Donald Trump said he would consider three-way talks with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, with nuclear disarmament as a possible focus. The Kremlin said a three-way meeting could happen at next month's APEC summit in China. Key numbers: APEC summit next month; Trump said China could catch up on nuclear weapons in about five years. Why it matters: Trump also criticized Zelenskyy, saying it is time for someone else to negotiate on behalf of Ukraine, and said the U.S. has given a lot to Ukraine and received nothing. Coverage: 9 outlets in 24h

Trump open to trilateral denuclearization talks with Xi and Putin signals major power diplomacy.

Trump open to trilateral denuclearization talks with Xi and Putin signals major power diplomacy. — impact context not separately stored; see What changed.