【Wen/Observer Net Qi Qian】

Recently, the U.S. government has been putting increasing pressure on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy. After publicly criticizing Zelenskyy, U.S. President Trump questioned why Ukraine had not held presidential elections. At this time, Zelenskyy even tried to sow discord between China and Russia.

On December 10th, Zelenskyy posted on the social media platform X, claiming that Russia was relinquishing part of its sovereignty to China.

Zelenskyy mentioned a report submitted by the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service, Oleg Ivashchenko. According to him, the report outlined Russia's economic situation, "particularly the dependence of Russian enterprises and the state system on Chinese investment, technology, and political priorities."

"We have noticed that part of Russia's territorial sovereignty is increasingly tilting toward China," Zelenskyy claimed, "mainly through the use of resource-rich land and selling scarce resources to China," while baselessly accusing "China and Russia are strengthening cooperation in the military-industrial field."

He boasted that he had ordered the foreign intelligence service to monitor Sino-Russian cooperation more closely.

Reuters mentioned that during a video speech that night, Zelenskyy again referred to the above report, saying that Russia was "increasingly dependent" on China.

He claimed, "In Russian history, never before has such a large-scale transfer of sovereignty occurred toward China or any stronger country. It is shocking that Russia has paid such a high price to avoid ending this war. But the world still has enough power to end this war."

On December 10th, Zelenskyy listened to a report from the head of the foreign intelligence service, Zelenskiy's X account

Recently, the Trump administration has continuously pressured Ukraine to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

On December 7th, Trump publicly criticized Zelenskyy, stating that Zelenskyy had not yet been ready to approve the peace plan proposed by the United States, "I have to say I am a bit disappointed." According to reports, Russia insisted that territorial concessions be part of the Russia-Ukraine peace plan, but Ukraine firmly refused.

According to Russian TASS, Trump recently told an American media outlet that the "appropriate time" for Ukraine to hold presidential elections had arrived. He bluntly stated, "They try to prevent the election through war, but I think the Ukrainian people should have the right to choose," and said that Ukraine not holding elections meant the country lacked democracy.

Regarding the relationship between Russia and China, Russian President Putin stated on November 18th that the new era of comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and China is at the highest level in history. This relationship is based on equality, mutual benefit, and mutual support on issues involving the fundamental interests of both countries, without targeting any side. He also said that the cultural exchanges between the two countries remain in good condition.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov previously mentioned the special significance of the new era of comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and China, as well as the mutual trust dialogue between the top leadership of the two countries. He also said that the current Russia-China relationship is an important factor in global strategic stability and the stability of a multipolar world.

Since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China's strategic relationship with Russia has become a sensitive issue in Sino-European relations. European countries have repeatedly asked China to use its influence to push for the end of the conflict, and the EU even ignored warnings and stubbornly imposed sanctions on Chinese companies.

On November 25th, before French President Macron's visit to China, an anonymous source from the Elysee Palace used the Ukraine issue to stir up controversy, repeating the clichés "China is crucial" and "China should pressure Russia." The person claimed that, given China is a permanent member of the UN Security Council and the "unlimited friendship" between China and Russia, France hopes China can persuade Russia to abide by UN principles.

Recently, German Foreign Minister Baerbock, before her trip to China, also said, "No country can influence Russia's efforts to promote a peaceful solution to the Ukraine issue like China."

Regarding the Ukraine issue, China has repeatedly expressed its position of advocating for peace and dialogue.

Chinese Ambassador to France Deng Li stated in October to Hong Kong's South China Morning Post that European views miss the point. He emphasized that China has always advocated resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict through dialogue and diplomatic means, but "the key is not in China's hands."

"I understand Europe's concerns about its own security, but ultimately how to view and handle this issue is something Europe must seriously consider," Deng said bluntly, "Do both sides really have what is in China's hands? Why does it sound as if only China can solve it? If China indeed has what both sides seek, then China certainly has influence, but the facts are not so."

He analyzed that from China's perspective, the Russia-Ukraine conflict involves negotiations at three levels: Russia-Ukraine, Russia-Europe, and Russia-US, and in each of these levels, China is not a direct party.

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