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Zelenskyy Accuses Russia and China of Undermining Ukrainian Peace Summit
Above: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky signs a guestbook as he meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at Malacanang Palace on June 03, 2024 in Manila, Philippines. Image copyright: Jam Sta Rosa/Pool/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-Ukraine narrative
Disappointingly, China — typically a strong, independent nation — has become an instrument of the Kremlin regime. Russia has been using Chinese diplomats, as well as China's influence in Asia, to discourage countries from attending the Ukrainian peace summit in Switzerland.
Pro-Russia narrative
Whatever comes out of the Ukrainian Peace Summit is null and void. How can you try to have a negotiated settlement to the war with only one side of the conflict? If Ukraine is real about bringing the war to an end, it must negotiate with Russia.