Chinese President Xi Jinping will play a pivotal role in ending the war in Ukraine as Beijing’s influence could be a “game changer” in persuading Russia to seek peace, said Matt Whitaker, U.S. ambassador to NATO.
“There is no doubt that Xi Jinping is a crucial part of bringing the war in Ukraine to an end, whether it is buying Russian oil or whether it is providing dual-capability electronics and component parts for the drones that Russia is fielding on the battlefield,” Whitaker told Newsmax’s “Saturday Report.”
Whitaker said he was “very encouraged” by President Donald Trump’s take on his recent meeting with Xi, which suggested that the Chinese leader may be open to playing a constructive role in the peace process.
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