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Trump says he'd meet with Putin and Xi, criticizes Zelenskyy
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump expressed willingness to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss ending the Ukraine war, potentially without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s participation.
- Trump criticized Zelenskyy, suggesting the Ukrainian leader should have ended the war earlier and calling for new Ukrainian leadership to negotiate peace.
- The proposed trilateral summit could occur at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen in November, following Putin’s suggestion during an October phone call with Trump.
- Zelenskyy reported disruptions to critical satellite services and U.S. intelligence sharing, which have impacted Ukraine’s defense, while Trump stated he was unsure who ordered the interruptions but wanted to find out.
- Bipartisan U.S. lawmakers condemned Trump's easing of sanctions on Russia and criticized any moves seen as supporting Russia’s war efforts, warning that appeasement would prolong the conflict and increase casualties.
