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Local sources from Ukraine: Європейська правда, Голос Америки Українською.
UK coverage: The Guardian.

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskiy has accused China of discouraging other countries from attending a peace summit aimed at resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Zelenskiy urged Asia-Pacific nations to attend the Swiss meeting and pressure Russia. He claimed that Russia was trying to undermine the summit by warning countries not to attend and that China was supporting these efforts. Zelenskiy also expressed disappointment that some world leaders had not confirmed their attendance. He later met with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to discuss defense needs and bolstering Ukraine’s air defense system.

According to an article from Європейська правда, the Global Peace Summit is scheduled to take place in Switzerland on June 15-16, with 106 countries already confirming their participation. However, China recently announced that it will not attend the summit, stating that the agreements regarding the meeting do not meet their demands and the general expectations of the international community. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized that peace conferences regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine should adhere to certain important elements, including recognition by Russia and Ukraine, equal participation of all parties, and honest discussion of all peace plans. Zelenskiy accused China of pressuring other countries not to participate in the summit and expressed disappointment in their decision.

In response to China’s non-participation, the Ukrainian embassy in Beijing expressed regret, stating that they are sorry that China is not using the opportunity to present its position at the summit platform in Switzerland. The Kremlin also announced its support for China’s decision, stating that conducting the summit without Russia’s participation is illogical and unpromising. European and American leaders have repeatedly called on China to impose more restrictions on the export of dual-use goods and critical components to Russia, but China insists that its dual-use exports are under supervision and that it maintains normal trade relations with Russia.

The chronicle also highlights other news from the weekend, including attacks on Ukrainians in the Czech Republic and Germany, devastating floods in Germany, and rocket strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities by Russia. It mentions President Zelenskiy’s participation in the upcoming G7 summit and his hope to see US President Joe Biden at the Global Peace Summit. The article concludes by mentioning the ongoing legal battles faced by former US President Donald Trump and his potential imprisonment.

As tensions continue to rise in the Ukraine conflict, the absence of China at the peace summit raises concerns about the effectiveness of the meeting in resolving the crisis. The international community awaits further developments and the participation of key world leaders to address the ongoing conflict and restore peace in Ukraine.