During a recent high-level meeting in Beijing, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on strengthening ties between their nations.
However, despite swirling rumors in the media, the sensitive topic of Chinese troop deployment to Ukraine did not come up in their discussions.
Kremlin Confirms No Talk on Troops
Yuri Ushakov, Kremlin aide for international affairs, clarified to reporters that the subject of Chinese military involvement in Ukraine was completely absent from the talks.
“There was no conversation about this at all,” he emphasized, according to TASS. This statement came as a direct rebuttal to speculation that the two leaders might have discussed a potential Chinese role in Ukraine.
Media Speculation on Chinese Peacekeepers
Earlier, the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag suggested that Beijing could be ready to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine—but only under a United Nations mandate.
The report cited unnamed sources from within Chinese government circles, sparking speculation across international news outlets.
China Denies Any Deployment Plans
China quickly dismissed these claims. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian firmly stated that Beijing has no intention of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine under any future security arrangements.
“China does not plan to send peacekeeping forces to Ukraine in the framework of any future security guarantees,” Lin said, closing the door on rumors about Beijing’s involvement in the conflict.
Looking Ahead
While the meeting between Putin and Xi reinforced the strategic partnership between Russia and China, observers are watching closely to see how both nations navigate the Ukraine crisis and international pressure in the coming months.
