As international anticipation builds for China’s upcoming World War II commemoration in September, the Kremlin has acknowledged the possibility of a high-profile meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump. While no formal plans have been made, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed on July 21 that if Trump attends the events in Beijing, it would be “reasonable” to consider bilateral talks between the two leaders.

The Chinese capital is set to host a military parade and various commemorative events on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. President Putin has already accepted Beijing’s invitation to attend. Speculation is mounting that Trump may also be invited, raising the potential for a high-stakes gathering that could include Chinese President Xi Jinping, in what some observers are calling a possible trilateral summit.

Although Chinese officials have not confirmed the guest list, reports from Japan’s Kyodo News claim that the Chinese government has decided to invite Trump. Meanwhile, The Times of London has suggested that Beijing is positioning itself to host a three-way summit involving Putin, Trump, and Xi. Such a development would be a major geopolitical event, particularly as China continues to project itself as a neutral force in international affairs-especially in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Speaking to the press, Peskov clarified that Moscow has not received confirmation of Trump’s participation in the Beijing events. However, he emphasized that if Trump does attend, “we cannot rule out that the question of the expediency of holding a meeting will be raised.”

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