"China Denies Disrupting Ukraine Peace Efforts Amid Global Summit"

China has denied Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's claims that Beijing is pressuring other countries not to attend an upcoming Ukraine peace summit. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that China's position is "fair and just" and that Beijing's diplomatic style does not involve hegemonism or power politics. The peace talks, scheduled for June 15-16 in Switzerland, will address various issues related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. China has called for a cease-fire and dialogue but will likely skip the summit as it does not meet certain conditions. Zelenskyy has accused China of being an "instrument" of Russia, warning that China's support for Russia could prolong the war.