Putin proposed meeting with Trump and Xi to discuss ending Ukraine war without Zelenskyy

Putin proposed a meeting with Trump and Xi Jinping in November to discuss ending the war in Ukraine without Zelenskyy, The Wall Street Journal reports. According to the newspaper, Putin made the proposal during a phone call with Trump on October 9, when the two sides also agreed on supplies of Russian diesel. The meeting could take place on November 18-19 in Shenzhen, China, during the APEC summit. Kremlin spokesman Peskov confirmed that such a meeting is being discussed, but no agreements have been reached yet. Trump has not yet given his consent, although, according to WSJ, he may accept the proposal.