Ukraine Sends Its Deputy Minister to China, Accused of Backing Moscow
Ukraine’s First Deputy Foreign Minister Serhii Kyslytsia arrived in Beijing on Thursday for high-level talks. He announced the visit on social media, calling it a 'busy day ahead' in the Chinese capital. The trip comes as Western nations continue to criticise China’s economic backing of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Kyslytsia met with Chinese officials during his visit. He also held discussions with the U.S. Ambassador to China, David Perdue. The meetings took place against a backdrop of growing tensions over China’s position in the conflict.
China insists it remains neutral in the war but has refused to condemn Russia’s invasion. Western governments, however, accuse Beijing of providing crucial economic support to Moscow’s war effort. This support has drawn criticism from Ukraine and its allies.
The Chinese government has signalled its intention to play a larger role in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in 2025. Earlier, President Xi Jinping spoke with former U.S. President Donald Trump, expressing support for peace efforts and a desire for greater involvement. China previously proposed a peace plan, which Ukraine dismissed as favouring Russia.
The visit underscores Ukraine’s diplomatic push to engage with China, despite ongoing disputes over Beijing’s stance. Kyslytsia’s talks in Beijing reflect efforts to address the conflict’s economic and political dimensions. The outcome of these discussions remains unclear, but they highlight China’s growing influence in the war’s resolution process.
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