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‘Shameful’: Ukrainians in China react to Trump spat with Zelensky, want Beijing to do more

Ukrainians voice shock and sadness over the lack of respect shown to the leader of a nation at war, suggest ways China could help

Updated: 12:00pm, 8 Mar 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky departs the White House after a breakdown in talks with US President Donald Trump and a cancellation of the planned joint press conference, in Washington on February 28. Photo: EPA-EFE

US President Donald Trump’s parting shot in his explosive meeting with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky last week was: “This is going to be great television.”

But for Ukrainians living in China and watching their country battle Russia, it was painful and outrageous.

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