Albanese backs Trump, Xi and Putin summit as European leaders warn against concessions

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed a planned summit between Donald Trump, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Shenzhen, saying dialogue could help de-escalate conflicts. His support comes as European leaders urge Trump to coordinate with Europe and Ukraine, warning against concessions that could impose an unjust peace.

The meeting is due to take place during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation gathering and has been compared with the 1945 Yalta conference, though analysts say Ukraine and Taiwan are unlikely to be represented in decisions about their futures. Albanese said Putin should hear Australia’s opposition to the invasion and that he would consider China’s wishes about joining an Apec group photo. He also said Australia would keep working with like-minded countries to strengthen the influence of middle powers.