Trump says he’s ready to meet Xi, Putin on the sidelines of the APEC summit: What’s on the agenda?

Trump’s proposed meeting with Xi, Putin: What’s on the agendaTrump told reporters, "I would do it — not so much for Ukraine, because Russia, frankly, has been fine on Ukraine," and added, "We would have it to talk about nuclear weapons and denuclearization. Addressing reporters, he said, “If they’d like to have it, I think it would be held in China. He just left here,” referring to Xi’s recent visit to Washington. “If President Xi wants to have it, I’d have it. ”There is also no official confirmation of the proposed meeting’s agenda. The proposal was reportedly made by Putin during his 9 October phone call with Trump. Trump softens stance on Putin, steps up criticism of UkraineDuring the same phone call in which Putin reportedly floated the idea of a three-way meeting, the US president discussed Russian diesel supplies to the US and subsequently announced a deal. "A week later, he further softened his stance on Russia by announcing a waiver of Russia-related sanctions under the Lindsey O. Amid this, the US president has ratcheted up his criticism of Ukraine and its leader, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, accusing him of not doing enough to end the war as Kyiv targeted Moscow’s energy infrastructure. The meeting remains unconfirmed, and it remains to be seen whether Xi will endorse the proposal amid concerns over growing bonhomie between China, Russia and the USAbout the AuthorSwati GandhiSwati Gandhi is a digital journalist with over four years of experience, specialising in international and geopolitical issues. Her work focuses on foreign policy, global power shifts, and the political and economic forces shaping international relations, with a particular emphasis on how global developments affect India. She approaches journalism with a strong belief in context-driven reporting, aiming to break down complex global events into clear, accessible narratives for a wide readership. Previously, Swati has worked at Business Standard, where she covered a range of beats including national affairs, politics, and business. This diverse newsroom experience helped her build a strong grounding in reporting, while also strengthening her ability to work across both breaking news and in-depth explanatory stories. Covering multiple beats early in her career has helped her be informed about her current work, allowing her to connect domestic developments with wider international trends. At Live Mint, she focuses on international and geopolitical issues through a business and economic lens, examining how global political developments, foreign policy decisions, and power shifts impact markets, industries, and India’s strategic and economic interests. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in English (Honours) from the University of Delhi and a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Her academic training has shaped her emphasis on precision, analytical rigour, and clarity in writing. Her interests include global political economy and the intersection of geopolitics with business. Outside work, Swati focuses on exploring her passion and love for food. From fancy cafes to street spots, Swati explores food like a true foodie.