Shenzhen:Moscow Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump may engage in discussions during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, as announced by Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Peskov stated that there is anticipation regarding whether a bilateral or a trilateral meeting could occur in Shenzhen. Although final agreements on these meeting formats have not been reached, Moscow remains hopeful for the opportunity.

The APEC summit is set to take place in Shenzhen, China, on November 18-19. Earlier, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov confirmed China’s preparations for a possible trilateral meeting involving the leaders of Russia, China, and the United States. Ushakov also indicated that the summit could facilitate a personal dialogue between Putin and Trump, given the nature of major international events.

The last encounter between the two leaders occurred in August 2025 in Anchorage.