Zelenskiy Rejects China-Brazil Peace Proposal as 'Destructive'

Ukrainian President criticizes the initiative for excluding Kyiv and lacking respect for Ukraine's sovereignty.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the Chinese-Brazilian peace initiative for the war in Ukraine, calling it 'destructive' and merely a political statement.
Zelenskiy expressed frustration that Ukraine was not consulted in the development of the peace plan, which calls for equal participation of all parties.
The Ukrainian leader emphasized that any peace process must respect Ukraine's territorial integrity and involve meaningful steps from Russia to end the conflict.
Zelenskiy criticized Brazilian President Lula da Silva's call for negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin, labeling it unacceptable given Russia's actions.
China and Brazil's earlier peace efforts have been received tepidly by Ukraine and the United States, which accuse China of echoing Russia's narrative without condemning the invasion.