Trump hosts Xi Jinping in Washington for high-stakes bilateral summit

U.S. President Donald Trump has hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House during Xi's first state visit to the United States in over a decade. The bilateral talks addressed major global security issues, including the war in Ukraine, tensions in the Middle East, and security on the Korean Peninsula, according to official diplomatic statements.

The meeting follows requests from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asking Washington to press Beijing into leveraging its influence over Moscow to achieve de-escalation. Trump welcomed Xi directly at his aircraft upon arrival, an uncommon protocol gesture emphasizing the high stakes of the summit. Analysts note that while discussions centered on regional stability, China's stance on Russia remains a pivotal point of negotiation during the three-day diplomatic visit.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда