Latest reactions from Beijing suggest China’s stance on Ukraine is less about the war itself and more about the broader global power struggle

It marked the first time Xi had reached out to Zelensky since their phone conversation in April 2023, which remains the only direct contact between them since Russia invaded Ukraine in late February 2022.

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