US State Department does not confirm plans for trilateral talks with Russia and China

Comments on potential leaders' meeting

The US Department of State commented on information regarding a possible trilateral meeting dedicated to resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised that although discussions on this topic are taking place, no final decisions have been made at this time.

In response to questions about a publication by The Wall Street Journal, which mentioned a Russian proposal to hold a summit next month involving US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Rubio stated: «Я не знаю, гадаю, були обговорення щодо зустрічі. Я не думаю, що щось вирішене остаточно» (I don't know, I think there were discussions about a meeting. I don't think anything is decided definitively).

Context of discussions

The position of Washington indicates that negotiations between the United States, Russia and China on ending the war in Ukraine remain at the discussion stage. No official confirmation of the event has been provided at this time.