US Edition‘Xi Can Have a Big Influence on Putin’: Trump Turns to Chinese Leader for Russia-Ukraine Peace
Donald Trump believes Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s influence on Vladimir Putin could advance negotiations to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has lasted over three and a half years.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said China's President Xi Jinping could have a `big influence` on Russia's Vladimir Putin over efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and he will discuss Russia and Ukraine at the White House ahead of diplomacy.
- Frustration with prior talks stems from Trump relying on personal chemistry with Vladimir Putin to seek a peace deal, but efforts with Volodymyr Zelensky and Putin have stalled.
- Speaking to reporters, Trump said Xi Jinping is `a respected man` and `a very strong leader, very big country`, suggesting he could influence Vladimir Putin .
- Trump canceled a planned summit in Hungary on Tuesday, saying he did not want a `wasted` meeting, despite little concrete progress toward a peace deal so far.
- A pool photograph shows Russia's Vladimir Putin speaking with China's President Xi Jinping at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, Tianjin on September 1, 2025.
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Trump says Chinese leader Xi Jinping could have 'big influence' on Russian President Putin
President Donald Trump stated that Chinese President Xi Jinping holds significant influence over Russian leader Vladimir Putin regarding the Ukraine conflict. This comes as Trump prepares for a meeting with Chinese leaders in South Korea. Trump expressed frustration with his past discussions with Putin, noting a lack of progress.
‘Xi can have a big influence on Putin’: Trump turns to Chinese leader for Russia-Ukraine peace
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Trump calls Xi 'strong leader' capable of influencing Putin to end Ukraine war
Donald Trump says he will discuss ending the Russia-Ukraine war with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC Summit in Seoul, while also seeking progress on trade, tariffs, and rare earths. Trump called Xi a "strong leader" capable of influencing Moscow.
The reaction of the US president predated a meeting he has scheduled with his Chinese counterpart in South Korea.
Trump says Chinese leader Xi could have 'big influence' on Putin
President Donald Trump said Wednesday Xi Jinping could have a "big influence" on Russia's Vladimir Putin over efforts to end the war in Ukraine, days ahead of a meeting scheduled between the US and Chinese leaders in South Korea.
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