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Zelenskyy's Request for Trump to Enlist China on Ukraine Peace

Zelenskyy said he asked Trump to enlist China's help ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine during a US meeting that also covered sanctions, air defense, and Black Sea shipping, per Arab News reporting on September 26.

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## Overview Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he urged former U.S. President Donald Trump to enlist China's help in ending Russia's invasion of Ukraine, according to remarks reported by Arab News (September 26). ## Key Details - The request was reportedly made during a meeting in the United States (Arab News, September 26). - Discussions during the meeting also covered sanctions, air defense, and Black Sea shipping (Arab News, September 26). ## Context This development sits within the broader landscape of Ukraine's diplomatic efforts to secure international leverage against Russia, and follows a pattern of Zelenskyy engaging multiple global powers — including China — as potential brokers or pressure points in ending the war. It connects to existing tracked narratives around Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiations and Trump's diplomatic posture toward the conflict. ## Why It Matters China's willingness (or refusal) to exert pressure on Russia could be a significant swing factor in any Ukraine peace process, and signals Zelenskyy's evolving diplomatic strategy amid uncertain US commitment levels.