"As European leaders work to show unity on Ukraine's long-term security during peace talks, calls have resurfaced for China to play a more constructive role in helping end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and the leaders of the UK and France in London on Monday to discuss how to revise the peace proposal backed by the United States."
""If there is one country in the world that has a strong influence on Russia, it is China," Wadephul said after meeting his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing. China has claimed neutrality throughout the war in Ukraine, but has faced accusations from the West of backing Russia's aggression by buying Russian oil and exporting dual-use equipment."
European leaders are showing unity on Ukraine's long-term security and seeking greater Chinese influence to help end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and leaders of the UK and France in London to revise a US-backed peace proposal criticized for appearing favorable to Russia. The proposal would require Ukraine to withdraw forces from eastern regions Moscow attempted to seize, raising concerns of rewarding aggression and leaving Ukraine vulnerable. Zelenskyy will share a revised peace plan with the US. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged China to press Moscow to negotiate, while China maintains neutrality amid Western accusations of supporting Russia through oil purchases and dual-use exports.
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