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title: "Putin, Xi, Trump May Meet at APEC Summit, Kremlin Says"
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# Putin, Xi, Trump May Meet at APEC Summit, Kremlin Says

*Russian aide Yuri Ushakov suggested a trilateral meeting could occur at the November summit in Shenzhen.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claim attributed to named official, but relies on anonymous sourcing for corroboration.
- Craft 57 of 100, higher is better. Most outlets provided digests, limiting the depth of reporting and analysis.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines suggest a confirmed meeting, while the body indicates a possibility.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- A trilateral meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and U.S. President Donald Trump may take place at the APEC summit in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19.
- Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov announced the possibility, stating that Xi Jinping, as host, indicated Trump's attendance.
- Putin and Xi Jinping previously discussed the potential meeting during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek.
- Washington has not yet issued a comment on the announcement.

Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov announced on Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and U.S. President Donald Trump could hold a trilateral meeting at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The summit is scheduled for November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China. Ushakov stated that Xi Jinping, as the host of the summit, indicated that Trump would attend. Putin is also expected to be present. The possibility of such a meeting was discussed by Putin and Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit held in Bishkek.

## Disagreement on Xi's statement

While Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stated that Xi Jinping indicated Trump would attend the APEC summit, not all reports specified this detail. Some reports, such as those from La Razón and Interfax.ru, mention Ushakov saying that Xi told Putin that 'if things go as planned, a three-way meeting could be organized' or that the possibility was raised in bilateral talks. Other reports, including those from Devdiscourse and The Globe & Mail, simply state that Ushakov said the three leaders may hold a meeting and that all three are expected to attend.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated reports mention that Washington has not yet commented on the announcement. None of the centre-rated reports mention that Washington has not yet commented on the announcement.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 17 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 18% (3)
- Centre: 23% (4)
- Right: 59% (10)

24 of 41 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-01T19:45:19.721760+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-01T20:00:29.823Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The left-rated reports led with the possibility of a trilateral meeting between Putin, Trump, and Xi at the APEC summit. Dnevni list Danas, in its full report, quoted Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov stating that Putin and Xi discussed the possibility of a trilateral meeting at the APEC summit. It also noted that Xi Jinping, as host, said Trump would attend. IndexHR and The Korea Times also reported that the Kremlin announced the potential meeting, with The Korea Times quoting Ushakov's statement about the possibility of the meeting at the APEC forum.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on the Kremlin's announcement of a potential trilateral meeting between Putin, Xi, and Trump at the APEC summit. Devdiscourse, citing Reuters, reported that Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov made the statement. The Globe & Mail also reported Ushakov's statement about the potential meeting and noted that all three leaders are expected to attend. Bloomberg reported that Putin and Xi discussed the possibility of holding talks with Trump when China hosts the APEC summit, according to Ushakov.

### Right

- Right-rated reports highlighted the potential for a tripartite meeting between Putin, Trump, and Xi at the APEC summit. La Razón reported that according to Russian Presidency advisor Yuri Ushakov, Xi mentioned to Putin that 'if things go as planned, a three-way meeting could be organized.' Yonhap News Agency stated the possibility of the three leaders gathering at the APEC summit. Globo reported that the US, Russia, and China are negotiating a possible meeting between the presidents. Several reports, including those from dagelijksestandaard.nl, Reformatorisch Dagblad, and Cyprus Mail, stated that the Kremlin expects the meeting and that the White House has not yet responded.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 3
- high: 9
- unknown: 25
- veryHigh: 3

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [www.dnevnik.bg](https://dnevnik.bg/burzi-novini/2026/09/01/4951681_rusiia_vidia_vuzmojnost_za_tristranna_sreshta_na_trump/?ref=rss) — Russia Saw an Opportunity for a Trilateral Meeting Between Trump, Putin and Xi
- [Stirile Pro TV](https://stirileprotv.ro/stiri/international/putin-trump-si-xi-sanse-sa-se-intalneasca-in-cadrul-aceluiasi-summit-anunt-surprinzator-de-la-kremlin.html) — Putin, Trump and Xi, Chance to Meet at the Same Summit. Surprise Announcement From Kremlin
- [La Razón](https://larazon.es/internacional/putin-trump-podrian-celebrar-cumbre-tripartita-reunion-lideres-foro-cooperacion-asiapacifico-segun-kremlin_202609016a9726023bfe5d1eff3f8e3c.html) — Putin, Trump and Xi Could Hold a Tripartite Summit During the Meeting of Leaders of the Asia-Pacific Cooperation Forum, According to Kremlin
- [Dnevni list Danas](https://danas.rs/svet/moguc-sastanak-trampa-putina-i-sija) — A Possible Meeting Between Trump, Putin and Xi
- [연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency](https://yna.co.kr/view/AKR20260902005300108) — Russia: "Possibility of a Trilateral Meeting Between Trump, Xi, and Putin at November APEC"
- [Globo](https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/09/01/eua-russia-e-china-negociam-encontro-entre-trump-putin-e-xi.ghtml) — USA, Russia and China Negotiate Triple Encounter Between Trump, Putin and Xi
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/1/1447966.html) — Ushakov: Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping Can Meet at the APEC Summit
- [belta.by](https://belta.by/world/view/ushakov-ne-iskljuchaet-vstrechu-putina-si-tszinpina-i-trampa-na-sammite-ates-798941-2026) — Ushakov Does Not Rule Out the Meeting of Putin, Xi Jinping and Trump at the APEC Summit
- [Rzeczpospolita](https://rp.pl/dyplomacja/art45084241-putin-trump-i-xi-moga-spotkac-sie-w-chinach-kreml-niewykluczone) — Putin, Trump, and Xi May Meet in China. Kremlin: It's Possible
- [sofokleousin.gr](https://sofokleousin.gr/epikairotita/diethni/to-kremlino-den-apokleiei-trimeri-synodo-koryfis-ipa-kinas-rosias) — Kremlin Does Not Rule Out Trilateral US-China-Russia Summit
- [Nieuws.nl](https://nieuws.nl/buitenland/kremlin-verwacht-ontmoeting-poetin-trump-en-xi-in-november) — Kremlin Expects Meeting Between Putin, Trump, and Xi in November
- [welingelichtekringen.nl](https://welingelichtekringen.nl/samenleving/kremlin-verwacht-ontmoeting-poetin-trump-en-xi-in-november) — Kremlin Expects Meeting Between Putin, Trump, and Xi in November
- [dagelijksestandaard.nl](https://dagelijksestandaard.nl/nieuws/kremlin-verwacht-ontmoeting-poetin-trump-en-xi-in-november) — Kremlin Expects Meeting Between Putin, Trump, and Xi in November
- [The Globe & Mail](https://theglobeandmail.com/world/article-putin-xi-trump-meeting-apec-kremlin) — Putin, Xi and Trump may hold trilateral meeting at next APEC forum, Kremlin says
- [n1info.rs](https://n1info.rs/svet/usakov-moguc-sastanak-trampa-putina-i-sija) — Ushakov: A Possible Meeting Between Trump, Putin and Xi
- [rador.ro](https://rador.ro/2026/09/01/conform-unui-consilier-de-la-kremlin-vladimir-putin-xi-jinping-si-donald-trump-ar-putea-avea-o-intalnire-trilaterala) — According to a Kremlin Advisor, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping and Donald Trump Could Have a Trilateral Meeting.
- [ΑΘΗΝΑ 9,84](https://athina984.gr/2026/09/01/i-moscha-den-apokleiei-trimeri-synodo-koryfis-ipa-kinas-rosias) — Moscow Does Not Rule Out a Trilateral US-China-Russia Summit
- [kurir.rs](https://kurir.rs/planeta/10092748/moskva-moguc-trojni-sastanak-putina-trampa-i-si-djinpinga) — THE KREMLIN ANNOUNCED: A Possible Trilateral Meeting Between Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/1161224-kremlin-verwacht-ontmoeting-poetin-trump-en-xi-in-november) — Kremlin Expects Meeting Between Putin, Trump, and Xi in November
- [El Economista](https://eleconomista.com.mx/internacionales/kremlin-afirma-putin-xi-trump-reunion-trilateral-cumbre-apec-20260901-831287.html) — Kremlin Claims Putin, Xi, and Trump Could Have a Trilateral APEC Summit Meeting
- [CNN Greece](https://cnn.gr/kosmos/story/550325/to-kremlino-den-apokleiei-trimeri-synodo-koryfis-ipa-kinas-rosias) — Kremlin Does Not Rule Out Trilateral US-China Summit
- [IndexHR](https://index.hr/vijesti/clanak/kremlj-najavio-moguci-susret-putina-trumpa-i-xija/2829946.aspx) — The Kremlin Has the Power to Susret Putin, Trump and Xi
- [Naftemporiki](https://naftemporiki.gr/kosmos/2155926/kremlino-anoichto-to-endechomeno-trimeroys-synantisis-poytin-si-kai-tramp) — Kremlin: Possible Trilateral Meeting Between Putin, Xi and Trump 'Open'
- [Devdiscourse](https://devdiscourse.com/article/international/3970899-kremlin-says-putin-xi-and-trump-may-hold-a-trilateral-meeting) — Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting
- [rthess.gr](https://rthess.gr/kosmos/rosia-to-kremlino-den-apokleiei-trimeri-synodo-koryfis-ipa-kinas-rosias) — Russia: Kremlin Does Not Rule Out Trilateral US-China-Russia Summit
- [insider.gr](https://insider.gr/eidiseis/423043/kremlino-den-apokleiei-trimeri-synodo-koryfis-ipa-kinas-rosias) — Kremlin Does Not Rule Out Trilateral US-China-Russia Summit
- [Life.ru](https://life.ru/p/1919377) — Ushakov: Putin and Xi Jinping Discussed a Possible Summit with Trump
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/business/media-telecom/kremlin-says-putin-xi-trump-may-hold-trilateral-meeting-2026-09-01) — Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting
- [Unknown](https://segabg.com/hot/category-foreign-country/putin-si-i-trump-shte-se-sreshtnat-prez-noemvri) — Putin, Xi and Trump to Meet in November
- [RTVI](https://rtvi.com/news/putin-tramp-i-si-mogut-provesti-trehstoronnij-sammit-v-noyabre) — Kremlin: Putin, Trump and C Can Hold a Tripartite Summit in November
- [Cyprus Mail](https://cyprus-mail.com/2026/09/01/kremlin-says-putin-xi-and-trump-may-hold-a-trilateral-meeting) — Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting
- [Interfax.ru](https://interfax.ru/world/1112531) — Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping Can Hold a Tripartite Meeting at the APEC Summit
- [The Korea Times](https://koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260902/kremlin-says-putin-xi-and-trump-may-hold-trilateral-meeting) — Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold trilateral meeting
- [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/asia/kremlin-says-putin-xi-and-trump-may-hold-a-trilateral-meeting) — Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting
- [Bloomberg](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-01/putin-xi-discussed-possible-apec-talks-with-trump-russia-says) — Putin, Xi Discussed Possible APEC Talks With Trump, Russia Says
- [noticiaslatam.lat](https://noticiaslatam.lat/20260901/el-kremlin-informa-sobre-una-posible-cumbre-trilateral-entre-putin-trump-y-xi-jinping-1174894500.html) — Kremlin Reports on a Possible Trilateral Summit Between Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/01/2558001.html) — At the meeting between Putin and Xi Jinping, the possibility of holding a trilateral summit with Trump's participation at the APEC summit was discussed, Ushakov said
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/32e2501ae3b301e6) — Trump, Putin, Xi may meet at APEC summit
- [Folha de S.Paulo](https://redir.folha.com.br/redir/online/mundo/rss091/*https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2026/09/china-prepara-cupula-entre-xi-trump-e-putin-diz-russia.shtml) — China Prepares the Dome Between Xi, Trump and Putin, Says Russia
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/putin-trump-e-xi-podem-realizar-reuniao-trilateral-diz-governo-russo) — Putin, Trump and Xi Can Hold Trilateral Meeting, Says Russian Government
- [Blue Water Healthy Living](https://bluewaterhealthyliving.com/news/world-news/kremlin-says-putin-xi-and-trump-may-hold-a-trilateral-meeting) — Kremlin says Putin, Xi and Trump may hold a trilateral meeting

## Questions

**When and where will the APEC summit take place?**

The APEC summit is scheduled to take place on November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China. This location and date were mentioned by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov as the setting for the potential trilateral meeting.

**Who announced the possibility of the meeting?**

The possibility of a trilateral meeting between the leaders of Russia, China, and the United States was announced by Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov. He stated that the matter was discussed between Presidents Putin and Xi Jinping.

**Has the US commented on the potential meeting?**

No, Washington has not yet issued any comment on the announcement regarding the potential trilateral meeting between Presidents Putin, Xi Jinping, and Donald Trump at the APEC summit.

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