Trump says he will ask China to help with Ukraine conflict resolution

US President Donald Trump has said he could seek China’s help in his efforts to facilitate peace between Russia and Ukraine. He believes Beijing could help bring the positions of Moscow and Kiev closer, making peace talks possible.

“It is a natural thing to ask,” the president said when asked by a journalist whether he would ask China to help bridge the gap between Russia and Ukraine. “I think so, yes,” he replied.

Relations between Washington and Beijing have recently been strained due to Trump’s decision to impose steep tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods. The president cited national security and trade imbalance concerns to justify the move. Beijing has accused Washington of “economic bullying,” retaliating with 125% tariffs on all US imports and implementing export controls.