Multiple outlets report that Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump during a visit or meeting that Russian President Vladimir Putin might “regret” invading Ukraine. The claim is attributed to a report by the Financial Times. The Independent and New York Post describe Xi’s alleged message in similar terms, saying Xi warned that Putin could face consequences for the decision to launch or continue the war. Breitbart also repeats the Financial Times account, presenting the statement as part of Xi’s communication to Trump about the conflict.
The reports do not provide further detail on the exact phrasing beyond the characterization that Putin “may” or “might” regret his actions, nor do they specify whether Xi provided additional reasoning or evidence. They also do not indicate any independent confirmation of the exchange beyond the Financial Times report. Overall, the outlets converge on the same central point: a reported communication from Xi to Trump regarding potential political or practical consequences for Russia related to its invasion of Ukraine.
