THE VERIFIED BREAKDOWN

  • The Wall Street Journal reported Vladimir Putin had reportedly suggested a summit between himself, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for a deal to end the Ukraine war.
  • The meeting was mentioned in a phone call to Trump on Oct. 9, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing a former Russian intelligence officer briefed on the matter.
  • The summit is not confirmed, but if it takes place will not involve Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.