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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) plans to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo/marca.com
BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, for the first time since the beginning of the ongoing conflict between Moscow and Kiev.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on the matter Monday (13/3/2023), citing an unnamed source familiar with the matter.
“A virtual meeting with Zelensky will likely follow Xi’s visit to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is expected to take place as early as next week,” the WSJ report said.
His upcoming visit to Russia, which Reuters also confirmed earlier in the day.
It will be Xi’s first overseas trip since he secured an unprecedented third term as China’s leader.
The potential negotiations are expected to further advance Beijing’s efforts to mediate in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which has dragged on for more than a year.
In late February, China unveiled its own 12-point roadmap to pave the way for peace in Ukraine.
Beijing has called on the international community to push for a peaceful resolution of the situation and urged the two sides to the conflict to “remain rational and exercise restraint.”
The peace plan was met with a frosty reception in the West, with top officials effectively brushing it off.
