Zelensky disappointed by China's refusal to attend Peace Summit, – media

Zelensky was disappointed by China’s refusal to come to the Peace Summit, – media Yaroslav Pogonchuk

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China's refusal participation in the Global Peace Summit became a “bitter disappointment” for Vladimir Zelensky. It is with this decision of the Celestial Empire that the media associate the visit of the President of Ukraine to the Singapore security summit.

The media believe that China’s decision could be the result of efforts Kremlin. Let us recall that on May 31, Beijing confirmed that it would not participate in the Global Peace Summit and would “continue to advance peace negotiations in its own way.”

Zelensky criticized China

The publication draws attention to the fact that Zelensky’s visit to Singapore was unexpected and surprised many, because the security situation in Asia does not concern Kyiv too much, and this at a time when the situation at the front in Ukraine itself is not the best.

Therefore, the authors of the article suggest that Zelensky’s trip to the Singapore security summit was his response to the PRC’s position on the Peace Summit.

In Singapore the President of Ukraine said that China has become “a tool in the hands of Putin” and is trying to dissuade individual states from sending their delegations to the Swiss summit.

The publication noted that Zelensky’s speech in Singapore was “an extremely poignant performance.” special envoy, would add significantly more weight to the summit,” the publication notes.

Global Peace Summit: Latest News

• French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed his participation in the event and announced his upcoming visit to Ukraine. He stressed that the Peace Summit will be an important step towards establishing long-term peace.
• At the same time, US President Joe Biden will not attend the event. Washington will be represented by Vice President Kamala Harris and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
• Swiss representatives have already stated that the Peace Summit is just the beginning of negotiations to end the war. They hope that Russia will be present at the next meeting, since it is important to have both sides of the conflict at the table to achieve peace.