Will Xi, Trump, Putin meet at Apec? First, they must agree on an agenda

What happened: Donald Trump has said he is open to meeting Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the Apec summit, but it is uncertain whether the three leaders will meet in a few weeks. Why it matters: Observers said a meeting depends on whether the countries can agree on an agenda, which one expert called a "critical lever." Experts said Russia was set to gain most if the trilateral meeting took place. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Donald Trump has said he is open to meeting Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the Apec summit, but it is uncertain whether the three leaders will meet in a few weeks.

Observers said a meeting depends on whether the countries can agree on an agenda, which one expert called a "critical lever." Experts said Russia was set to gain most if the trilateral meeting took place.