Trump, Putin and Xi to meet in China’s Shenzhen on Nov 19; evoke comparisons with 1945 Yalta conference

The meeting would bring the leaders of the three major powers together on the sidelines of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are set to hold a trilateral meeting in China's Shenzhen on November 19 on the sidelines of the APEC summit, the Kremlin confirmed, Reuters reported, citing Russian news agency RIA on Saturday.

Kremlin confirmed meeting of three leaders in Shenzhen next week, with discussions expected on nuclear arms control. (AP Photo) (AP Photo/)

The meeting would bring the leaders of the three major powers together on the sidelines of the regional summit. The APEC leaders’ meeting is scheduled to take place on November 18-19

Earlier, the White House had confirmed the meeting saying that nuclear arms control will be a central topic alongside regional conflicts, including the war in Iran.

Reuters noted that the proposed meeting has drawn comparisons, particularly in Russia, with the 1945 Yalta Conference, where the US, Britain and the Soviet Union formalised spheres of influence and helped shape the post-World War II world order. The conference has since become synonymous with major powers striking deals that affect smaller countries.