Ukrainian President Zelenskiy accused China of aiding Russia in disrupting a peace conference on the Ukraine conflict during a meeting with US Defense Secretary Austin in Singapore.

At the Shangri-La Dialogue Asian Security Forum, Zelenskiy emphasized Ukraine's pursuit of peace through the Global Peace Summit initiative.

Zelenskiy highlighted the failures of diplomacy in recent decades, referencing Ukraine's experience with broken security assurances and Russian aggression.

Ukraine is facing ongoing attacks on energy facilities and the Dnieper hydroelectric dam, causing emergency power shutdowns nationwide.

Despite casualties and equipment losses, Ukraine remains determined to resist and seek peace through international summits.

The conflict has resulted in high casualties on both sides, with Russia claiming the capture of a village in Donetsk and seizing 880 km2 of Ukrainian territory since January 2024.

President Zelenskiy met with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for military support, while the NATO Secretary General emphasized the need for ongoing financial support.

The situation underscores the importance of a rules-based order and global cooperation for achieving peace.

The Global Peace Summit, scheduled for June 15-16 in Switzerland, aims to gather leaders from around the world to work towards peace and address conflicts like the one in Ukraine.