Putin briefs Xi, Modi, others ahead of his summit with Trump next week
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with leaders of China, India, and former Soviet states about his contacts with the US amid the Ukraine war ahead of a potential summit with President Trump.
Key Points
- Russian President Vladimir Putin briefed leaders of China, India, and former Soviet states on his contacts with the United States regarding the Ukraine war.
- Putin met Steve Witkoff, an envoy of US President Donald Trump, in Moscow recently.
- A summit between Putin and Trump could be held as early as next week, though details remain undisclosed.
- China and India remain major buyers of Russian oil amidst the conflict and US sanctions threats.
