The media write that the Chinese delegation refused to meet with Zelensky: what does the politician say?

Politsco writes that the Chinese the delegation deliberately avoided meetings with Zelensky in Davos/Channel 24 Collage/Getty Images

Politico suggested that the Chinese delegation deliberately avoided contact with the Ukrainian side in Davos. Zelensky explained why he did not meet with representatives of Beijing.

So, the media noted that before the start of the forum in Davos, Switzerland, Kiev expected that Chinese representatives will be able to be involved in the World Formula meeting, and President Zelensky will negotiate with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang. At the same time, neither one nor the other happened due to the contradictory position of Beijing.

Russian trace

Journalists, citing anonymous sources among senior US officials, emphasized that China’s avoidance of a meeting with Zelensky and his delegation is a sign that it does not plan to help resolve the armed conflict between Ukraine and Russia .

Moreover, this behavior of Beijing suggests that it has taken the side of Russia, to which it already supplies military goods.

According to media reports, Beijing rejected Kiev’s request for a meeting within forum in Davos. Thus, he allegedly responded to Russia’s call to stop diplomatic ties with Ukraine.

The Ukrainian side reported that negotiations with the Chinese were not scheduled, and allegedly no one knew about them I didn’t ask anyone.

The EU stated that a meeting between Lee and Zelensky on the sidelines of the forum would be a positive step.

Zelensky answered why he did not meet with Li

During a conversation with journalists, Zelensky was asked why meetings with the Chinese side were so and did not take place.

I haven't met the Chinese because there is no Chinese leader here. There is a prime minister here. And then our prime minister can meet with the Chinese one. I would love to meet with the leader of China. As far as I know, Xi Jinping makes decisions, and in Ukraine I make decisions… I don’t need any dialogues, I need important decisions from leaders who have the right and make these decisions,” said the head of state.

Zelensky emphasized that Ukraine should move towards the implementation of the Peace Formula. He recalled that he had already spoken with Xi and expressed hope that communication between the countries would continue.

Switzerland is ready to host a peace summit

• Zelensky noted that he would very much like China to join the Ukrainian Peace Formula, and also take part in the upcoming peace summit, which may take place in Switzerland . The president also emphasized that he wants to see at the summit all civilized countries of the world that respect sovereignty and territorial integrity. Thus, the head of state hinted that Russia would not be invited to this event.
• At the same time, the head of the Swiss Foreign Ministry believes that Russia should somehow be involved in the discussion “peace”.
• Let us recall that on January 14, the fourth meeting of national security advisers and foreign policy advisers of state leaders on the implementation of the Ukrainian Peace Formula took place in Davos. 83 countries and international organizations took part in it. There was no representative of China, although he was invited. Of the total of four Formula World meetings, China attended only one, which was held in August 2023 in Jeddah.