Key facts
- Zelensky urged China to use its influence over Moscow to stop the war in Ukraine.
Zelensky hopes China will use influence to stop Ukraine war
IN SHORT
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged China to use its influence over Moscow to help end the war in Ukraine, speaking virtually on Friday. He also expressed concern that a potential summit between the US, China, and Russia could lead to the division of his country.
Key Numbers
4.5years of war in Ukraine
Who's Involved
Volodymyr Zelensky
Ukrainian President who urged China to use its influence over Moscow to stop the war
Donald Trump
US President who Zelensky asked to press China's leader
Xi Jinping
Chinese President whose influence Zelensky hopes to leverage
Vladimir Putin
Russian President whose invasion of Ukraine is ongoing
Dmitry Peskov
Kremlin spokesman who confirmed discussions of a meeting
↳ Why This Matters
Ukraine is seeking to rally international support to end Russia's invasion, with President Zelensky looking to China as a key player due to its influence over Moscow. The potential for a US-China-Russia summit raises questions about the diplomatic path forward and the risk of Ukraine's division.