KYIV. Despite his willingness President of Ukraine Zelensky to criticize Hungary and Germany for their refusal to cut off relations with RussiaKyiv has a completely different attitude towards KiynA.

Zelenskiy prefers to keep channels of communication open with Beijing, hoping that China will remain a trading partner for Ukraine or even help negotiate a truce. Chinese funds could also play an important role in any future reconstruction program in Ukraine, according to the government. Politico Magazine.

It is rumored that during President Xi’s visit to Moscow, he had his first phone call with Zelensky. While such a phone call has not been confirmed, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed his satisfaction at the opportunity.

Before the war, China was Ukraine’s main trading partner, importing vast amounts of corn and grain across the Black Sea. China has also invested heavily in telecommunications projects and ports in Ukraine. Seeking to avoid any friction with Beijing, Kyiv last year abstained from voting at the UN to condemn the Chinese regime’s persecution of Muslim Uyghurs. While E.E. and the US reacted negatively to a 12-point plan China unveiled last month to end the war in Ukraine, President Zelenskiy has said he is prepared to leave the door open for Chinese-sponsored dialogue.

The image of China as a potential peacemaker has divided experts and observers. Many point out that China’s main goal is to maintain its strategic alliance with Russia as a counterbalance to Western democracies. “China refuses to call Russia an aggressor,” the EU spokesman said. Ukrainian China expert Vita Golod argues that Beijing could play a useful role at this juncture. “China needs Europe and can prove it now by making a positive impact and taking on the role of peacemaker,” Gollod says.

But Ukraine must be careful in its approach to Beijing, some analysts warn, pointing out that the Ukrainian leadership may be unaware of Beijing’s real strategic goals and planned consolidation of its influence in the Eastern European region.