Blinken questions China's commitment to peace in Ukraine amid concerns over its support for Russia

Blinken’s comments come amid ongoing efforts by China and Brazil to promote a peace plan for Ukraine, which has been met with skepticism from Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who views the proposal as favoring Russian interests. In meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Blinken emphasized that any viable peace plan must adhere to the principles of territorial integrity and sovereignty as outlined in the U.N. Charter. He pointed out that a substantial percentage of Russia’s military supplies, including machine tools and microelectronics, are sourced from China, raising questions about the sincerity of China’s peace overtures. The backdrop of these discussions is a complex geopolitical landscape, where U.S.-China relations are strained, particularly in light of China’s support for Russia amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.