Trump and Xi Jinping hold White House talks on Ukraine and global security

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Posted Oct 26, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-10-26-0830
Trump and Xi Jinping hold White House talks on Ukraine and global security
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed major global security issues, including the war in Ukraine, during a landmark White House summit.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping held discussions at the White House addressing key international security issues, including the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and stability on the Korean Peninsula. The summit took place during Xi’s first state visit to the United States in over a decade.

In an unusual diplomatic gesture, Trump personally greeted the Chinese leader at his aircraft upon arrival. The meeting followed recent discussions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who urged Washington to pressure Beijing to use its leverage over Moscow to achieve a de-escalation in Ukraine. Observers noted Beijing may attempt to secure economic or trade concessions in exchange for altering its diplomatic position on Russia.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Radio Svoboda, Ukrainska Pravda.

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