In spite of American fears that Beijing might be considering supplying weaponry for its ally Russia’s stalled invasion. China stated on Monday that it wished for dialogue and peace for Ukraine.
According to Mayor Oleksandr Symshyshyn on the messaging app Telegram, air-raid sirens sounded overnight in the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. And other places, and a Russian missile killed one person in the western town of Khmelnitskyi. After dawn, the all-clear signal was given.
China has refused to denounce the assault and last week published a 12-point plan calling for a ceasefire and gradual de-escalation by both sides. China and Russia announced a “no limits” alliance shortly before the invasion a year ago.
Although repeating that there could be no peace without a complete Russian withdrawal, which is unacceptable to Moscow. Kyiv adopted a welcoming tone towards some components of the plan.
“I’m definitely hoping for victory this year. We have every tool at our disposal to do this. According to the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who posted the statement on Monday on the messaging app Telegram.
According to China’s foreign ministry, it has maintained touch with all parties involved in the issue, including Kiev, and its stance was clear.
Mao Ning, a spokesman for the foreign ministry, stated at a news conference in Beijing that “the core is to call for peace, promote discussion. However to advocate a political solution to the problem.”
Dmitry Peskov, a spokesman for the Kremlin, stated on Monday that the Chinese approach should be thoroughly examined. Moreover, take into consideration the interests of all parties, but that for the time being Moscow saw no indications that a peaceful resolution was likely.
He declared, “This is a very drawn-out and difficult process.
Supporters of Ukraine’s NATO membership claim they are attempting to convince Beijing to refrain from providing Moscow with lethal assistance. Maybe in the form of “kamikaze” drones, and are unimpressed by China’s proposals.
