Xi Jinping backs Belarus sovereignty after Zelensky threats

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed support for Belarus's sovereignty and independence during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Beijing on June 29, 2026. This came after recent threats from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Xi also pledged continued development assistance to Belarus. Lukashenko joked about the frequency of his visits to Beijing, and Belarusian officials highlighted the main takeaways from the meeting.