Kuleba Visits China to Discuss Peace Efforts and Russian Aggression
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is set to visit China on Tuesday for a two-day discussion to persuade Beijing to decrease its support for Russia and back Kyiv’s push for sustainable peace. The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the primary focus of Kuleba’s visit will be finding ways to halt Russian aggression and exploring China’s potential role in achieving a just and lasting peace.
Last year, Beijing proposed a “political settlement” to the conflict, a suggestion that was dismissed by Ukraine and criticized by Western countries for potentially allowing Russia to retain seized territories. During a visit to Beijing in May, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed approval of China’s plan, describing it as a “genuine desire” to end the war.
In June, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hosted a peace summit in Switzerland to outline his vision for lasting peace, attracting around 100 delegations from various nations and international bodies, though Russia was not invited. China boycotted the summit, leading Zelenskyy to accuse Beijing of collaborating with Russia to undermine the event. China responded by asserting that all efforts to support peace measures should be recognized.
Recently, Kyiv and Moscow have intensified cross-border missile and drone attacks, primarily targeting energy infrastructure. Russia has been making nearly daily announcements about intercepting Ukrainian drones, which Kyiv claims are retaliatory measures against Russian attacks on military and civilian targets since Moscow launched its special military operation in February 2022.
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This visit is a crucial step in Ukraine's diplomatic efforts to shift China's stance on the conflict. It will be interesting to see how China responds and whether this could lead to any significant changes in their approach to the war in Ukraine."
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