Beijing’s Influence Could End Ukraine War, Finnish President Says
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb said Beijing’s “strong” influence on Moscow could play a role in ending the almost three-year Russia-Ukraine war.
Stubb was speaking at a panel titled Peace Through Strength on Tuesday, held as part of the 2025 World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting running this week in Davos, Switzerland.
In response to a question from Caixin on Europe’s view of China’s role in resolving the crisis, Stubb said China is in “a strong position with Russia right now” that it can influence Russian President Vladimir Putin if the country chooses to be a peacemaker.
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- Finnish President Alexander Stubb emphasized China's potential influence on Russia to support peace in the Russia-Ukraine conflict during a panel at the WEF Annual Meeting in Davos.
- Stubb highlighted the importance of Ukraine's sovereignty and European involvement in peace negotiations, opposing a resolution led solely by Russia or China.
- European leaders discussed a potential shift in U.S. policy under President Trump, with a focus on Europe maintaining moral authority and not reacting impulsively to U.S. actions regarding Ukraine.
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- Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and discussed the Ukraine crisis.
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- Donald Trump officially took office as U.S. president.
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- Stubb spoke at the panel titled Peace Through Strength during the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
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