Beijing confirms possible Xi-Trump-Putin meeting; Ukraine braces for Russian strikes

Beijing confirmed it is discussing a potential meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump, and Russia's Vladimir Putin, possibly on the sidelines of the Apec summit in Shenzhen this month. Russia may use it to align China and the US with its Ukraine stance. Ukraine faced renewed Russian attacks on Saturday, with a missile strike damaging a residential building in Kyiv and injuring two people. President Zelenskyy reiterated calls for Patriot missiles, warning Russia is preparing strikes on energy and civilian infrastructure, while Ukrainian forces brace for defence. Zelenskyy also seeks written guarantees from Western allies on postwar security support, ahead of trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi next week. Brussels meetings with US, UK, EU, and World Bank officials focused on countering Russian threats and reconstruction planning.