Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he urged Donald Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to multiple outlets. The request reportedly came during a meeting in the United States.
According to Arab News, the discussions during the meeting also covered sanctions, air defense and Black Sea shipping.
Separately, Bloomberg and The Straits Times reported that Trump asked Zelenskyy to travel to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks. The Straits Times reported that Zelenskyy declined the appeal and was reportedly upset by the suggestion.
According to the New York Post, Zelenskyy told reporters he had not yet received feedback from the White House about Trump's talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
How each side covered it
Left
- Reported Zelenskyy's request for Trump to seek China's help ending the invasion.
- Reported that Trump separately asked Zelenskyy to meet Putin in Moscow for talks.
“Ukraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion” — Associated Press
Center
- Arab News detailed the meeting's broader agenda, including sanctions, air defense and Black Sea shipping.
- The Straits Times reported Zelenskyy declined the Moscow meeting proposal and was reportedly upset by it.
“Zelensky declined the appeal to meet Putin in Moscow and was reportedly upset by the suggestion.” — The Straits Times
Right
- Newsmax and the New York Post reported Zelenskyy's request for China's help via Trump.
- The New York Post reported Zelenskyy said he had not yet heard back from the White House on Trump-Xi talks.
“Zelensky told reporters he has not yet received feedback from the White House about Trump's talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What did Zelenskyy ask Trump to do?
Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he urged Donald Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to multiple outlets.
Did Trump ask Zelenskyy to meet Putin?
Bloomberg and The Straits Times reported that Trump asked Zelenskyy to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow for peace talks, and that Zelenskyy declined the appeal.
What else was discussed in the meeting?
According to Arab News, the meeting between Zelenskyy and Trump also covered sanctions, air defense and Black Sea shipping.
Has China responded to the request?
According to the New York Post, Zelenskyy said he had not yet received feedback from the White House about Trump's talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sources · 7 outlet reports
- Associated PressLeft-leaningUkraine’s Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China’s help in ending Russia’s invasion
- BloombergLeft-leaningTrump Asked Zelenskyy to Meet Putin in Moscow for Talks
- PBS NewsHourLeft-leaningUkraine's Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion
- Arab NewsCenterUkraine’s Zelenskyy says he urged Trump to enlist China’s help in ending Russia’s invasion
- The Straits TimesCenterTrump asked Ukraine’s Zelensky to meet Putin in the Russian capital for peace talks
- New York PostRight-leaningUkraine’s Zelensky says he urged Trump to enlist China’s help in ending Russia’s invasion
- NewsmaxRight-leaningZelenskyy Says He Urged Trump to Seek China's Help on Ukraine