Senior Chinese ambassador Qin Gang called his Ukrainian counterpart on Thursday. To express China’s concern about the potential escalation of the crisis in Ukraine. And its hope that Moscow and Kyiv will hold peace negotiations.
In its 12-point statement on the “political resolution of the Ukraine problem,” China, which has refrained from denouncing Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Has asked all sides to commit to a gradual de-escalation leading to a comprehensive ceasefire.
Both sides reacted coolly to the proposal, which asked for the protection of civilians and regard for one another’s sovereignty.
According to a report, Qin told Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, “China expects that all parties would maintain composure, reason. Also restraint and resume peace discussions as soon as feasible.”
No matter how complex and unpleasant the situation. Qin underlined that China hopes Russia and Ukraine will not shut the door on a political resolution.
In a statement, Kuleba claimed that he and Qin had spoken about the “importance of the principle of territorial integrity” on their call.
For the purpose of putting an end to the aggression and establishing a just peace in Ukraine. Istressed the significance of (Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s) Peace Formula, Kuleba stated on Twitter.
Any strategy to resolve the conflict, according to Ukraine, must include the evacuation of Russian forces from its borders in 199. The year the Soviet Union was dismantled.
Next week, Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated to meet virtually with Zelenskiy before travelling to Russia to see Vladimir Putin.
