Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine, has accused Russia and China of attempting to thwart his upcoming global peace conference in Switzerland.
He claimed that China was working to prevent other nations from attending the event and that Russia was attempting to stop another nations from doing so.
Speaking at an Asian security platform, he likewise said there were “elements of Russia’s ammunition” that come from China.
China asserts that it does not support either side of the Ukraine conflict, a position that has been extremely questioned, mainly by the US.
Beijing is accused of providing parts for weapons in exchange for helping Moscow. Additionally, it is thought to help boost the Russian business by purchasing a lot of oil and gas and easing the impact of European sanctions.
Protection ministers from China, US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, and Mr. Zelensky made an unexpected appearance at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore.
The purpose of the visit was to pique people’s assistance from Asian nations. He also urged delegates to enter his summit, which is scheduled for later in June, to meet local leaders and meet with them.
Mr. Zelensky stated that it would concentrate on achieving nuclear protection, food safety, and the release of Russian children and prisoners of war who are currently imprisoned in Russia.
He claimed that 106 nations have so far indicated they will take high-level officials or their rulers to the summit.
China is no attending, and Russia has not been invited.
Moscow had informed Switzerland earlier on that it did not want to attend, so a proper offer was not sent to Russia, the BBC understands.
Mr. Zelensky claimed that Russia was attempting to obstruct the conference by threatening to blockade agricultural, chemical, and energy exports.
Certain places were assisting this “diplomatic disruption”, he added.
He later named China and said it was “working for places to not enter the peace summit,” in contrast to the US, which has promised to send a high-level member and is encouraging people to enter.
China’s overseas ministry had said that the meeting” should have the acknowledgement of Russia and Ukraine” and similar participation. ” Normally, it is difficult for the seminar to play a meaningful part in restoring serenity”, a spokeswoman said on Friday.
Additionally, Mr. Zelensky claimed that Xi Jinping, the leader of China, had previously promised him that they would” stand aside in this war and not help Russia with arms.”
But, he added, there are now “elements that are part of Russia’s ammunition” that come from China, according to several intelligence organizations. He called for China to maintain a” consistent” position.
The US has said that China is helping Russia produce more weapons, armored vehicles and weapons. According to estimates, China imports 90 % of its nanotechnology and 70 % of its machine tools.
Foreign defense secretary Dong Jun stated earlier on Sunday that neither party involved in the Ukraine conflict is given weapons.
He even said they have put” tight settings” on the exports of double- use technologies, which are items that can be used for civilian and military purposes.
” We have not attempted to extinguish the flames.” We stand firmly on the side of serenity and dialogue”, he said in his statement.
Mr Zelensky said he did not meet Mr Dong at the speech, but he did join Mr Austin. According to Mr. Zelensky, the two discussed the US’s choice to permit Ukraine to employ British weapons on Russian territory.
That decision comes with certain restrictions. Asked by the BBC if he requested the removal of limitations, he said he was grateful to the US for allowing Ukraine to use the HIMARS artillery rocket system by the border of the Kharkiv region which has seen intense fighting.
” Is that enough? No, he said, adding that there were airports where Russia was “knowing that Ukraine will never fire back” at the time of the statement.
In allowing Ukraine to use Western-provided arms, the US joins other European nations like France and France. Russia has warned of” major effects” of this maneuver.
This trip marked Mr. Zelensky’s minute trip to Asia since the start of the war. He made a surprise look at the G7 leaders ‘ mountain a year ago in Hiroshima, Japan.