Kyiv Warns Russia-China-US Summit Would Only Prolong War

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Monday that a proposed summit between Russia, China, and the United States would encourage President Vladimir Putin to prolong the war in Ukraine. The Wall Street Journal reported that Putin had proposed a summit next month with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to negotiate an end to the war on terms favorable to Moscow. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports. Kyiv's warning comes amid concerns that any negotiations excluding Ukraine would undermine its sovereignty and embolden Russia. The Ukrainian government has consistently insisted that any peace talks must involve Ukraine and respect its territorial integrity. The proposed trilateral summit, as reported, would potentially allow Putin to dictate terms without direct Ukrainian participation. The international community remains divided on how to approach the conflict. While some advocate for direct negotiations with Russia, others argue that isolating Moscow is the only way to pressure it into a fair settlement. The video provides an overview of the situation and the potential implications of such a summit.