Putin Proposes Summit With Trump and Xi to Discuss Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a three-way summit with President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss potential negotiations ending the Ukraine war, according to reports. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy would not be included in the proposed talks.
Left-leaning outlets frame this as Putin attempting to secure favorable terms for Russia and characterize the exclusion of Zelenskyy as a concerning power play, with some noting rising US-Ukraine tensions and comparing the proposal to Cold War-era superpower negotiations.
Center outlets present the proposal factually, noting that Zelenskyy's exclusion suggests Russia seeks negotiations favoring Moscow's position and that such a summit would represent a significant diplomatic development.