2026-11-08
On November 8, U.S. President Trump stated that he expects to meet with Xi Jinping and Putin during the APEC leaders' meeting to be held in Shenzhen from November 18 to 19, with topics covering denuclearization and ending the war in Iran; the Chinese side stated it is communicating with relevant parties, and the trilateral formal talks have not yet been confirmed.
2026-10-25
On October 25, Russian presidential aide Ushakov stated that preparations for a trilateral meeting between Xi Jinping, Trump, and Putin have begun, that all three countries are in principle ready to meet, that the Chinese side's attitude is "very serious," and that the meeting is planned to be held during the Shenzhen APEC summit on November 18-19.
2026-10-21
President Trump, taking questions in the White House East Room, said that he had proposed to Putin the release of detained American citizen Hubbard, that Putin agreed to it, and that Hubbard was already on a flight back home.
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2026-10-20
According to the X account @clashreport, former US President Trump said in a recent statement that if Russian President Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping wish to hold a trilateral meeting in China, he is willing to participate. The remarks have sparked attention and discussion abroad about the direction of Trump's foreign policy should he return to office.
2026-10-20
According to a video posted by the X account @clashreport, former U.S. President Trump spoke about Russian President Putin in a recent statement. Trump said that Putin is currently exercising restraint on the Iran issue, which is a positive signal for him, because the United States is imposing severe sanctions on Iran. Trump claimed that no Russian intervention in Iran has been observed so far.
2026-10-19
On October 19, the Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the matter, reported that Putin proposed a trilateral meeting with Trump and Xi Jinping next month to discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war, and the proposed meeting would not include Ukrainian President Zelensky.
2026-10-19
On October 19, Trump told reporters outside the White House that he was willing to hold a trilateral meeting with Xi Jinping and Putin, hoping to focus the discussion on nuclear weapons and denuclearization rather than mainly on Ukraine, and said that if President Xi wished to hold one, he would be glad to attend.
2026-10-19
On October 19, 2026, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky bluntly called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "killer" in a public statement. Zelensky said that although such remarks might seem impolite and might not meet Trump's expectations of him, he would rather have an honest and transparent partner than someone who is a killer even while smiling. The remarks drew international attention.
2026-10-19
According to a Bloomberg report, Ukrainian President Zelensky said in an interview that despite the good personal relationship between former U.S. President Trump and Putin, Trump is currently unable to force Putin to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelensky was responding to discussions about the possible impact Trump could have on the Russia-Ukraine situation if he were re-elected.
2026-10-19
According to @clashreport, Russian President Putin proposed a Putin-Trump-Xi trilateral meeting in China next month to end the Ukraine war on Moscow's terms, and the proposed meeting format would exclude Ukraine and Europe. Former US President Trump has not yet accepted the invitation.
2026-10-18
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly accused Russian President Putin of being an "aggressor" and a "terrorist," and accused Russian forces of killing civilians and children during the war. Zelensky also said he hopes former U.S. President Trump can clearly state a position on the matter and condemn Russia's aggressive actions.
2026-10-18
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated in a public address that Putin currently feels a sense of victory in the war by circumventing sanctions, striking diesel trade deals, and making use of Starlink services. Zelensky stressed that these realities must be faced honestly, implying that Western sanctions against Russia and related technical support contain loopholes that have affected the balance of the war.
2026-10-17
According to a tweet posted by @clashreport, former U.S. President Trump publicly stated that he very much hopes Russian President Putin will attend the G20 summit, though it remains unclear whether Putin will participate.
2026-10-16
On October 16, 2026 Beijing time, Russian President Putin stated in public that in Russia, anything not explicitly prohibited by law is permitted. The remarks drew outside attention and were seen as his description of Russia's current legal environment and the logic of its social governance.
2026-10-16
According to @clashreport, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered an address on the situation in Ukraine, claiming that Ukraine acted first and that Russia only began responding afterward. Putin said that the other side has now started complaining about strikes on the energy sector and other facilities such as data centers, and stressed: "They started all of this; they should never have begun it. Before taking that step, they should have thought about the consequences."
2026-10-15
According to a video released by @clashreport, former US President Trump responded in an interview to why he does not call Russian President Putin a "dictator." Trump stated that as a "deal maker," he does not casually label or mock others in order to reach deals. He emphasized that he has accumulated significant wealth through deal-making, and therefore tends to avoid using such offensive labels in diplomatic and political interactions.
2026-10-15
According to a report by Radio France Internationale, former U.S. President Trump abruptly changed his strategy, demanding that Ukrainian President Zelensky comply with the “energy ceasefire agreement” he reached with Putin, and publicly stating that “it’s time for Ukraine to change its president.” This move plays right into the hands of Russian President Putin and deals a huge blow to Ukraine.
2026-10-15
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated clearly in public remarks that Putin is Ukraine's enemy and the true evil of today, and asked Trump how he could be friends with Putin. He believes this approach is a mistake, and emphasized that it is a choice the other side keeps repeating.
2026-10-14
According to a report by clashreport, Italian Prime Minister Meloni made public remarks on the situation in Russia, stating that Russian President Putin is provoking Europe in order to divert attention from the unfavorable turn of events on the battlefield in Ukraine. Meloni warned that Putin is looking for a new enemy, and Europe could become his target, so all parties must remain vigilant and continue to monitor the relevant situation.
2026-10-09
U.S. President Trump said on Truth Social that he spoke with Russian President Putin and the two agreed that Russia will supply a total of several million tons of diesel in batches to the United States and global markets.
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2026-10-09
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin under which Russia will supply large volumes of diesel to global markets to push oil prices down, noting that the two sides are maintaining cooperation.
2026-10-01
On October 1, while discussing his relationship with Xi Jinping at the Valdai Forum, Putin stated that although they do not share a common language, they once communicated alone without an interpreter while waiting to meet with Modi in India, and could understand each other after saying just a single word.
2026-09-25
Putin said at the St. Petersburg United Cultural Forum that Russia welcomes a U.S.-China negotiated deal favorable to the Russian economy, and reiterated that Russia and China are advancing major joint development projects such as the International Lunar Research Station.
2026-09-10
On September 10, Putin held talks with Vietnamese President To Lam, signed 17 documents and adopted a joint statement, determining the priority directions for deepening the Russia-Vietnam partnership, including accelerating the supply of Russian oil and liquefied natural gas, promoting maritime and railway transport, jointly developing energy, and strengthening information exchanges to counter the intentions of "unfriendly countries."
2026-09-10
On the 78th anniversary of the founding of North Korea, Xi Jinping sent a letter saying that he would continue to strengthen strategic guidance over China-DPRK relations, while Putin sent a letter saying he would carry out the closest joint work with Kim Jong-un and strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership. Kim Jong-un published the congratulatory letters on the front page of North Korean media.
2026-09-09
Around September 9, Putin and Trump spoke by phone for about an hour, discussing the mid-November APEC summit in Shenzhen and the possibility of a trilateral meeting. Putin has confirmed his attendance at APEC; a Kremlin spokesperson said Putin discussed the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Trump, while the White House has not yet confirmed whether Trump will attend.
2026-09-09
Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews on September 9 that his September 8 call with Putin went well, that Russia wants to reach a deal, and that if Zelensky is also willing, a trilateral meeting among the United States, Russia, and Ukraine could be arranged. He also said that about 25,000 people had died on the Russia-Ukraine battlefield over the past month.
2026-09-08
President Trump spoke with Russian President Putin by phone to discuss the mediation of the Russia-Ukraine war, stating that both sides are willing to reach an agreement, and mentioning that 25,000 people died in the war last month.
2026-09-03
On September 3, 2026, Putin said at the Eastern Economic Forum that there is an opportunity for peace between Russia and Ukraine, that fully restoring Russia-US relations is his wish, and he thanked everyone who has pushed for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, saying that the intelligence services of the two countries have remained in contact.
2026-09-02
On September 2, Russia announced that Putin had renamed the Power of Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline project “Power of Baikal,” and said the project was close to the construction stage; just a week later, reports emerged that negotiations had stalled over price disagreements.
2026-09
According to investigations by U.S. think tanks and intelligence agencies, Putin is preparing to mobilize another 300,000 troops, primarily to fill the gaps on the Ukrainian battlefield.
2026-09-01
Xi Jinping held talks with Putin. Putin proposed turning the temporary mutual visa exemption arrangement between China and Russia into a permanent one, and the two sides announced no agreement on the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline.
2026-09-01
On September 1, 2026, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded to Russian President Putin's proposal to make visa-free travel between China and Russia permanent, stating that this move reflects the high level of strategic mutual trust between the two countries and helps facilitate personnel exchanges.
2026-09
In September 2026, Kim Jong-un said in a letter to Putin that Russia's war against Ukraine is a sacred war to defend national security interests and international justice, and expressed firm belief that Russia will achieve victory.
2026-08-31
During the SCO summit, Putin proposed to the Chinese side that the mutual visa exemption policy between Russia and China be made permanent.
2026-08-31
During the SCO summit, Xi Jinping met with Putin, and the two sides failed to reach an agreement on the Siberia 2 natural gas pipeline.
2026-08-31
On August 31, 2026, Xi Jinping met with Russian President Putin in Bishkek. Putin expressed condolences to the families of those killed in the Tibet floods and proposed long-term visa-free travel between China and Russia; Xinhua's release made no mention of this.
2026-08-30
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met during the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.
2026-08-21
Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded at a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects that serious preparations be made to welcome soldiers returning from the war, sparking international attention regarding the post-war trajectory of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
2026-08
Modi and Putin met during the SCO summit and discussed India-Russia cooperation and security issues.
2026-07-05
The day before the China-Russia joint maritime military exercises began, Xinhua News Agency reported that Putin and Trump had a phone call.
2026-07
After June 25, 2026, Putin began calling on Ukraine to resume peace talks.
2026-06-28
In an exclusive interview, Putin admitted that Ukraine's ongoing attacks on Russian energy facilities have impacted fuel supply, causing fuel shortages in some regions.
2025-08
During Russian President Putin's visit to Alaska in the United States, Trump arranged for a B-2 bomber to fly directly over him, and Putin looked up to watch.
2024-09-05
U.S. Envoy Vickov and Kushner met separately with Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky, but no framework agreement was reached.
2024-06
During Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang in June 2024, he reached an agreement with Kim Jong-un to build a cross-border road bridge over the Tumannaya River (Tumen River), with an estimated cost of about US$120 million. Construction of the bridge is expected to begin around April 2025 and be completed and opened to traffic in September 2026.
2022-09
When the Putin regime carried out mobilization at the end of 2022, millions of people fled directly to countries such as Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Armenia.
2022-02-04
On February 4, 2022, the opening day of the Beijing Winter Olympics, Xi Jinping and Putin held talks and issued a joint statement claiming that China-Russia friendship has “no limits” and cooperation has “no forbidden areas.” Twenty days later, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.