Putin might ‘regret’ invading Ukraine, Xi allegedly tells Trump —as Russia faces dire turn in war
Chinese leader Xi Jinping reportedly told President Trump that Russian President Vladimir Putin might regret his decision to invade Ukraine. This comment was made during a recent summit in Beijing, as Russia faces significant challenges in the ongoing conflict. The war has now entered its fifth year, with Ukraine's defenses proving increasingly effective against Russian advances.
- ▪Xi Jinping allegedly expressed to Trump that Putin might ultimately regret the invasion of Ukraine.
- ▪The war has seen Russia's military efforts slow significantly, with Ukraine successfully launching long-distance drone attacks.
- ▪Putin is reportedly facing economic difficulties and has sought financial support from Russian oligarchs for the war.
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World News Putin might ‘regret’ invading Ukraine, Xi allegedly tells Trump —as Russia faces dire turn in war By Ronny Reyes Published May 19, 2026, 6:13 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google China’s Xi Jinping told President Trump that Russian strongman Vladimir Putin might end up regretting his decision to invade Ukraine, according to a new report. Xi, one of Putin’s top allies, made the frank remark during his summit with Trump in Beijing last week while the two world leaders discussed the ongoing stalemate in Ukraine, sources told the Financial Times.
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