During a personal meeting in Beijing, US President Donald Trump made a direct request to Chinese leader Xi Jinping: help bring an end to the war in Ukraine. This is reported by RBK-Ukraine citing the South China Morning Post.
Admitting the Deadlock and Calling on Beijing
According to sources, Trump acknowledged that current negotiations between Russia and Ukraine have reached a deadlock. Against this backdrop, the American leader urged China to use its influence to bring Russian President Vladimir Putin back to the negotiating table with his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Key Element of Foreign Policy
The publication notes that this step by Washington reflects a clear need to involve Beijing in efforts to end the conflict. Resolving the war in Ukraine has become a central element of Donald Trump's foreign policy agenda following his return to the White House in 2025.