China has pushed back after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Chinese support is invaluable to Russia's ability to continue its invasion—in a rare public criticism of the East Asian country.

Donald Trump has said he would like China's help to deal with Russia as he seeks to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. "I'd like China to help us out with Russia," the US president said on board Air Force One, as he flew to Asia for a whirlwind tour, where he will meet China's Xi Jinping in South Korea.

Russia's oil exports to China and India are a lifeline, fueling Moscow's war effort. Experts say now there is a chance to cut it. Over the past decade, revenues from oil and gas have accounted for 30–50% of Russia's budget,

The situation with China is quite complicated for Ukraine. However, it is clear that China helps Russia, doesn’t help Ukraine, and isn’t interested in seeing Russia defeated, stated Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a conversation with journalists.

Multiple reports said Russia recently asked China for military and economic assistance for its invasion of Ukraine, which China vehemently denied.

Faster sea passages, untapped resources and shifting alliances are transforming the region into the next major strategic battleground

President Donald Trump, during his long flight to Asia, said he hopes to work out a trade deal with China and assistance in getting Russia to end war with Ukraine.

The remarks came after Washington imposed new sanctions on Russia’s top oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an attempt to pressure Moscow into agreeing to a ceasefire in Ukraine, where peace talks have stalled.

If President Trump manages to hold talks, make decisions, and reach an understanding with China to reduce imports of Russian energy, I think it will help all of us,” Zelenskyy said at a press conferen

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the West’s perception of China has shifted significantly, especially in Europe. China is no longer viewed as only an economic security threat but also as a hard security challenge.