Putin proposes summit with Trump and Xi to determine Ukraine's future: WSJ

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a November summit with Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the Ukraine war, potentially excluding Kyiv and European leaders, according to The Wall Street Journal. * Proposed summit: Putin raised the idea during an October 9 call with Trump, suggesting a meeting alongside the November 18—19 APEC summit in Shenzhen, China. * Negotiations: The Kremlin confirmed discussions but said no meeting or agenda is agreed. A senior U.S. official said Trump has not accepted, while sources indicated China would not object if he agrees. * Russia's objectives: Sources say Moscow seeks a settlement favoring Russia while elevating its status as a global power. Excluding Ukraine and Europe could alarm Western allies. * China's position: The summit could strengthen Beijing's diplomatic influence but risks drawing China deeper into the war and damaging relations with Europe. * U.S.-Russia relations: The proposal follows Trump's Russian diesel agreement and suspension of sanctions, alongside growing pressure on Zelensky to stop attacking Russian refineries.