China Declines Ukraine Peace Summit Invitation

Beijing insists on Russia's participation, citing unmet conditions for a meaningful dialogue.

China will not attend the peace conference in Switzerland due to the exclusion of Russia.
Ukraine has invited global leaders, including the US and China, to the summit.
President Biden plans to send junior officials instead of attending personally.
The summit aims to rally international support for Ukraine's peace terms.
China and Brazil may consider hosting a rival peace conference including Russia.