China issued nuclear ultimatum to Russia, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed China warned Russia against using nuclear weapons, amid reports that Vladimir Putin plans to escalate the conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that China has issued a clear warning to Russia regarding the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine. According to Zelenskyy, Beijing delivered an ultimatum instructing Moscow to refrain from nuclear deployment during the ongoing war.
The statement coincides with reports citing sources close to the Kremlin, which indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected recent proposals to negotiate peace. Instead, Moscow reportedly plans to escalate its military campaign in Ukraine over the coming months. China has officially maintained a neutral stance while consistently calling for restraint regarding nuclear rhetoric.
Sources: Finansavisen