[キ－ウ ２３日 ロイター] – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that it would be “preferable” for Chinese and Ukrainian representatives to hold a meeting, adding that the Ukrainian government had already communicated such intentions. But he said he was unaware of the plans China is allegedly making to end the war.
When asked about a possible meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a press conference with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who is visiting Kyiv, Zelensky said: “I would like to meet with China. It now serves the interests of Ukraine,” he said.
“If many countries, including those with great influence, consider ways to end the war while respecting Ukraine’s sovereignty, it will happen sooner,” he said.
He said he had received only “general” information through Ukrainian diplomats about the proposals allegedly being drawn up by China, but said it was encouraging that China was considering brokering a peace deal.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi during his visit to Russia the day before. He pointed out that China-Russia relations had reached a “new frontier” and expressed hope for President Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia.
Xi is scheduled to deliver a “peace speech” on the 24th, one year after the start of the all-out invasion by Russia. The Wall Street Journal reported earlier this week, citing sources, that Xi was preparing to visit Russia in the coming months to meet with Putin.
