Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated Beijing’s calls for a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement to resolve the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Wang urged all parties involved to engage in meaningful dialogue.
China has consistently supported Russia since the onset of the conflict, advocating that Ukraine’s NATO aspirations were a primary driver behind the war.
Beijing has also emphasised Ukrainian neutrality, alongside the controversial principles of "demilitarisation and denazification," as foundational for a peaceful settlement.
Wang’s appeal came after US President Donald Trump expressed similar sentiments on Monday, dismissing Ukraine’s NATO ambitions and declaring that the country would "never" become a member of the military alliance.
“We advocate the eradication of the causes of the crisis through dialogue and negotiations, and ultimately the achievement of a fair, long-term, binding peace agreement acceptable to all parties involved,” Wang said. “This would make it possible to achieve truly lasting peace and stability in Eurasia and throughout the world.”
While acknowledging that the path to peace is long, Wang noted some progress had been made, including the recent thaw in Russia-US relations. He referred to initial steps toward a political settlement, with a partial ceasefire agreement marking a “constructive” development.
“The path to restoring peace is long, but certain results have been achieved,” he said. “A step towards peace, although not that big, is constructive—it is worth taking. You can’t get peace lying down; you have to achieve it by hard work.” Wang added that the improvement in Russia-US diplomatic relations “inspires optimism in the disappointing international situation.”
Wang Yi arrived in Moscow on Sunday for a three-day official visit at the invitation of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The two are expected to discuss various issues, including the Ukraine conflict, as well as strengthening bilateral ties.
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