A Xi-Trump-Putin summit in Shenzhen could kick-start peace in Ukraine

What happened: At the Valdai Discussion Club, a question was put to Russian President Vladimir Putin on meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum in Shenzhen, and on China's role in promoting peace in Ukraine. Putin was receptive and warmly welcomed the idea of a China-hosted meeting. Why it matters: Trump has also expressed a willingness to meet Xi, according to the content, which frames a China-hosted summit as a possible step toward peace in Ukraine.

At the Valdai Discussion Club, a question was put to Russian President Vladimir Putin on meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum in Shenzhen, and on China's role in promoting peace in Ukraine. Putin was receptive and warmly welcomed the idea of a China-hosted meeting.

Trump has also expressed a willingness to meet Xi, according to the content, which frames a China-hosted summit as a possible step toward peace in Ukraine.