Unexpected move: Putin wants to bring Trump and Xi Jinping to the same table. They will do without Europe

A historic summit involving the presidents of the USA, Russia, and China may take place on November 18-19 in Shenzhen, focusing on nuclear weapons and potentially the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin confirmed preparations for this trilateral meeting, initially proposed by Vladimir Putin during a call with Donald Trump. While China has acknowledged discussions about the summit, the US has yet to officially confirm it. The meeting could address the New START treaty's expiration and the growing nuclear arsenals of these nations, particularly China's rapid expansion. However, China is reluctant to act as a mediator in Ukraine peace talks, preferring to support an agreement only when feasible. The differing sizes of nuclear arsenals pose challenges for potential disarmament discussions.