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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 4:03 AM ET
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Putin proposes Ukraine summit with Trump and Xi
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a summit next month with U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine on terms that would favor Moscow, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the discussions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky would not be included in the proposed talks.
WHO: Russian President Vladimir Putin
WHAT: Putin reportedly proposed a summit next month with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, without Volodymyr Zelensky.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 4:23 AM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: Putin is seeking to negotiate an end to the conflict on terms that favor Moscow.
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