Zelenskyy asks Biden and Xi Jinping to attend Ukraine peace summit: “Please seek support from your leadership”

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyurged the President of the United States on Sunday, Joe Bidenand to the President of China, Xi Jinpingto attend the peace summit to be held in Swiss Next month.

The Ukrainian leader made the request in English in an emotional video showing him In front of some ruins in the eastern city of KharkivIt has been heavily bombed by Russian forces in recent weeks.

“I call on leaders around the world remain at the margins of global efforts World Peace Summit:

To the leader of the United States, President Biden, and to the leader of China, President Xi,” Zelensky said.

“Please support the Peace Summit with your personal leadership and participation”He asked.

Zelensky said leaders should get involved because “The efforts of the global majority are the best guarantee that all commitments will be met.”

He also said that he wants the help of leaders “They Can’t Betray Russia”,

“Does Russia want negotiations? Ukraine has the most experience in the world of being deceived by Russia in negotiations. The deception, in particular, was Russia’s cover for preparing for this war,” the president denounced.

Zelensky He also warned that Russia was building up a new group of troops 90 kilometres away near the border with Ukraine Kharkov. He also called upon world leaders Increase your air defense support. “Another group of soldiers is gathering near our border. Whoever does this does not want peace,” he said.

Conference on the War in Ukraine Will be held at a luxury resort near Lucerne 15th and 16th June.

The Swiss government hosts the event at the request of Ukraine.

He said that he has 160 delegations were invitedBut Russia will not attend the eventWhich is expected to last just over a day.

Biden’s presence has not been confirmedWhile the organisers claim that participating countries include members of the G7He G20 and groups BRIC,

Russian President, Vladimir PutinAnnounced at the beginning of the month “They don’t invite us”, adding that Russia would not bow to pressure to attend any event where it is not welcome.

China reaffirmed its position this weekA joint statement with Brazil said that Supports an international peace conference held at an appropriate time that would be recognised by both Russia and Ukraine

Equal participation of all parties as well as fair debate on all peace plans.”

Xi is Putin’s strategic allyAnd the Russian leader visited China following his re-election this month.

US officials said this last month Beijing is helping Russia expand its militaryIncluding joint production of drones, although it refrained from directly supplying weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine.

Zelensky said this “More than 80 countries have confirmed their presence” to the summit, and Ukraine continues its efforts to invite leaders.

(With information from AFP and EFE)