‼️THIS IS INTERESTING — ZELENSKYY: Some European leaders told me they had spoken to Chinese officials, and China responded to Russian calls to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine with an ultimatum, stating that there cannot even be any thoughts of using nuclear weapons.
“President Trump and I talked about China, their role in the war, their involvement or potential involvement, and their capabilities. With all due respect, I’d like these details to stay just between me and the President of the United States. But overall, we talked a lot about Ukraine at the (NATO) summit. We also talked a lot about the Middle East and China. We spoke with several European leaders about China’s role in ending the war. Then the situation changed a bit. Some European leaders told me they had spoken to Chinese officials, and China responded very seriously, very harshly, and very clearly to the calls in the Russian media about certain capabilities, including the possible use of nuclear weapons. I believe, you’ve heard those voices in Russian media saying: “What if we respond to Ukrainian strikes with nuclear weapons?” It’s important to emphasize, that not just the Europeans, not just America, but China, and I think this is the first time, they responded very clearly and harshly, they reacted directly, as the leaders told me, in an ultimatum form, stating there can’t even be thoughts of using nuclear weapons”
– Ukrainian President in an audio comment to journalists on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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— @KaterynaLis Jul 10, 2026
