Ukraine for the peace summit that ended on Sunday in Switzerland In January this year, it also invited China, but the authorities refused to participate. As Reuters reported at the end of May, Beijing refused to participate, citing “unfulfilled conditions for participation Russia i Ukraine”.
Recall, Chinese representatives headed by the leader himself Xi Jinping they openly emphasized that they opted for a conference at which both the Ukrainian and Russian sides would be present.
China absent from the Ukraine peace summit. Reasons revealed
Meanwhile, Kiev does not want to hold talks with Russia until the preliminary principles of a possible agreement are worked out.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan commented on the absence of Chinese representatives on Saturday.
– What's clear is that China isn't here, and I guess it's not here because Vladimir Putin he asked them not to come here – he said. – And they they obligedto do so, said Sullivan, quoted by the Associated Press.
War in Ukraine. Jake Sullivan warns
– I think this tells us something about China's position on Russia's war in Ukraine. I think countries should pay attention to this Jake Sullivan pointed out.
The first peace summit on Ukraine ended on Sunday, and in the final statement, adopted by the vast majority of the event participants, it was noted that “the basis for achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting peace in Ukraine must be”respect for territorial integrity and its sovereignty.
– The peace summit in Buergenstock with the participation of over 90 countries and international organizations ended on Sunday a great success for Ukraine and all partners – said the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky.
Sources: Reuters, Associated Press
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