In brief
LIGA.net said the context pointed to Ukraine, but Trump did not name the country in his remark about China's involvement.
US President Donald Trump said a settlement of Russia's war against Ukraine might be closer than ever, LIGA.net reported on October 21. Answering a reporter at the White House, he referred to a recent conversation with Vladimir Putin.
Trump then discussed Iran, saying he was pleased Russia and China had stayed out of the conflict or played a smaller role than they could have. He subsequently said the United States was working with Russia to settle a war and that China was also involved.
LIGA.net interpreted the context as likely referring to Russia's war against Ukraine, while noting that Trump did not explicitly name Ukraine in that remark or explain Beijing's role. His comments did not set out an agreed settlement or a specific format for Chinese participation.