Trump hopes China will help push Russia towards Ukraine peace talks
US President Donald Trump seeks China’s aid to end the Ukraine war. Trump hopes China will help push Russia towards Ukraine peace talks soon. He shared this view on Air Force One during his Asia trip.
Trump plans to meet Xi Jinping in South Korea. The main topic is trade tensions between the US and China. But Trump said he will discuss Ukraine too. He wants Xi to influence Vladimir Putin. This comes as Trump struggles to broker a deal.
China stands as Russia’s top ally in the conflict. Beijing has not condemned the invasion. The US and allies accuse China of supporting Moscow. They point to oil buys and dual-use goods shipments. China denies any military aid claims.
Putin and Xi call their bond a “no-limits friendship.” Russia relies on China for economic help. Western sanctions have hit Moscow hard. Russia now exports more gas to China to offset losses. This tie makes Trump’s request tricky.
Trump’s words follow a tough week for Ukraine. The US denied Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. EU leaders held back frozen Russian funds for defense. Deadly Russian strikes hit cities like Kyiv. Several people died in the attacks.
On Wednesday, Trump added sanctions on Russia’s key oil firms. This marks his first direct action on the war. The Kremlin claims it can shrug off the measures. Long-term effects remain unclear.
Trump’s push for peace has drawn mixed views. He wants quick talks with Russia and Ukraine. Some see it as a shift from past US policy. Others worry it favors Moscow’s demands. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks strong guarantees. He met Trump recently and called talks constructive.
China has shown interest in mediating before. Beijing supports political solutions to the crisis. Officials say they will talk with all sides. Yet priorities lean toward fixing ties with Europe and the US. Trade wars loom large for Xi.
Trump’s Asia tour includes stops in South Korea. He aims to cover “everything” with Xi. This includes fentanyl and other issues. Recent calls with Xi touched on various topics. Trump hopes China will help push Russia towards Ukraine peace talks there.
Experts question if Xi will act. Russia depends heavily on China now. Putin won’t risk that bond lightly. A US-Russia thaw could free Trump to focus on China. Beijing fears more pressure on trade and Taiwan.
Ukraine’s war enters its fourth year. Fighting causes daily losses. Civilians train with guns in frontline areas. Children write letters for peace and loved ones’ return. Zelensky stresses a “just and robust” end. He wants terms Russia can’t break soon.
Trump ties this to Syria’s recent chaos. Assad’s fall weakens Russia’s allies. This might open doors for Ukraine talks. Iran, another backer, faces setbacks too. Trump sees a chance to press for deals.
As strikes continue, hope lingers for dialogue. Trump’s outreach to China stirs debate. Will Xi step in? The world watches closely.
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