Zelensky Urges China to Pressure Putin, Says Beijing Hasn’t Used Its Influence
What Happened
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said China has significant leverage over Vladimir Putin and could push Russia toward negotiations, but Ukraine has “never seen” Beijing use that influence. He argued that China has become increasingly important to Russia amid Western sanctions and restrictions on Moscow’s energy and banking sectors.
Key Takeaways
Zelenskyy said it was “a pity” that China is not politically on Ukraine’s side and suggested Beijing is closer to Moscow than to Kyiv. His remarks highlight Ukraine’s growing effort to increase pressure on countries seen as having influence over Russia.