China denies claims it was involved in disrupting Ukraine peace summit | Wilnesh News

China has denied the Ukrainian president’s accusation that Beijing is pressuring other countries not to participate in the upcoming Ukraine peace summit, with the foreign ministry saying Beijing’s position on the matter remains “fair and impartial”.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made the accusation on Sunday during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, claiming Russia was using Beijing’s influence in Asia to disrupt June peace talks.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning China denied the accusations on Monday, saying “hegemonism and power politics are not China’s diplomatic style.”

“There is no situation where China is putting pressure on other countries,” she said, adding that Beijing’s position on the talks was “open and transparent.”

The peace talks are scheduled to be held in Switzerland on June 15-16 and will focus on Russia’s more than two-year invasion of Ukraine starting in February 2022.

According to Zelensky, The summit will cover Ukraine peace plan and other issues, nuclear security, food security and the return of abducted Ukrainian children from Russia. The Ukrainian leader said that more than 100 countries and international organizations will participate.

China has repeatedly called for ceasefire and dialogue He said this would help facilitate peace talks.

However, Mao Zedong reiterated that Beijing might skip the Swiss talks because they did not meet three important conditions: recognition of Russia and Ukraine, equal participation of all parties, and fair negotiations for all peace plans.

“It seems that these three elements have not been met at this meeting, which is why China cannot participate in the meeting,” she added.

Russia was not invited to the summit.

Mao Zedong said China was maintaining close communication with Ukraine and Switzerland, and stressed that Beijing had attached “great importance” to the summit from the beginning.

Zelensky accused China of interference while discussing China’s role in the war. He even called China a “tool” of Russia and President Vladimir Putin, according to a translation of his remarks.

Beijing is seen as a growing ally of Moscow, and the two countries Promote “no limits” The two sides have forged a friendship since February 2022 as they seek to counter U.S. global influence.

Putin recently met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and agreed to further promote trade amid Western pressure and sanctions aimed at curbing its alleged support for Russia’s war effort.

On Sunday, Zelensky warned that China’s continued support for Russia could prolong the war and bring further negative consequences to the world.

He also urged Asian leaders to commit to a peace summit in Switzerland and to support Asia in supporting an end to the conflict.

Zelensky noted that Ukraine has never asked for military support from Asian countries, but stressed that Ukraine still needs political and humanitarian support.

While many Asian countries have called for an end to hostilities in Ukraine, the region’s stance on the war remains mixed, with countries such as China, India and Pakistan not condemning Russia’s incursion.