China has stated that it supports all peace efforts regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict, dismissing claims by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that it, along with Russia, is attempting to disrupt this month’s peace summit in Switzerland.

Speaking on Monday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs representative Mao Ning emphasized that China has not “stirred up or exacerbated the situation” concerning Ukraine. This statement followed questions about the June 15-16 summit's prospects.

Mao stressed that China's stance on the peace summit is "open and transparent," expressing confidence that it will gain the support and understanding of all parties involved.

Over 80 delegations have committed to attending the summit in Burgenstock, which Switzerland hopes will initiate a peace process more than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

During a speech in Singapore, President Zelenskyy accused Russia of leveraging Chinese influence to deter other nations from attending the summit, although he did not specify which countries were being influenced.

“Russia, employing the influence and diplomats from China, is doing everything possible to disrupt the peace summit,” Zelenskyy declared at the Shangri-La Dialogue, a significant security forum.

While maintaining a neutral stance in the conflict, China has strengthened its ties with Moscow since the invasion. Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to Beijing included a ceremonial welcome and discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Russia's trade relations with China have flourished, mitigating the effects of Western-led sanctions. US, Ukrainian, and other intelligence agencies indicate that Chinese components are ending up in Russian weaponry, despite China not directly arming Russia.

Despite Swiss hopes, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently clarified that Beijing would not participate in the peace summit.

China has been advocating for a peace conference that involves equal participation from all involved parties, including Russia, which has not been invited to the summit.

Ukraine's peace proposal demands the full withdrawal of Russian forces, restoration of its post-Soviet 1991 borders, and accountability for Russia's actions.

China's own peace plan, praised by Putin for addressing the conflict's "root causes," received a mixed response for its lack of detailed proposals. The 12-point plan, issued a year after the invasion, was not widely regarded as comprehensive.

Mao concluded that there remains a significant gap between the current summit arrangements and China's expectations, making participation difficult for China.