Macron, von der Leyen urge China to press Russia over Ukraine

Yahoo— France and the European Commission on Monday told China's President Xi Jingping that they wanted him to use his influence on Russia to end its war in Ukraine, while underscoring that the European Union would not waver in its support for Kyiv. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the Chinese leader in his first visit to Europe in five years and held talks with him and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris as they sought to show a united front on issues ranging from trade to...

Al Jazeera—EU’s von der Leyen to urge ‘fair’ China competition in talks with Xi. Chinese President Xi Jinping set to hold talks with Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

Euractiv—Von der Leyen, Macron expected to confront Xi on unfair trade practices, Russia ties. EU leaders on Monday (6 May) are set to warn Chinese leader Xi Jinping over his country's unfair trade practices towards Europe but also encourage Beijing to play a greater role in Ukraine diplomacy.

Daily Mail—Rishi Sunak urges China to 'encourage Russia' to end the war in Ukraine as officials grow increasingly concerned over military partnership. As President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin put on a show of unity in Beijing yesterday, there seemed scant chance of No 10's request being passed on.