Putin Plans to Attend Shenzhen APEC Summit as Russian Deputy Finance Minister Says Sideline Meetings Will Decide Summit's Historic Importance

Russian President Putin plans to attend next month's APEC summit in Shenzhen and has proposed trilateral talks between China, the US and Russia. Russian Deputy Finance Minister Chebeskov said the summit's historic importance depends on what meetings or bilateral meetings are held on its sidelines, describing China as a suitable place for such meetings.