Putin: Russia open to talks for peace with Ukraine

Chinese President Xi Jinping, upon invitation, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on his arrival in Moscow on March 20. 

President Xi stressed that, on the Ukraine issue, voices for peace and rationality are building, according to the message posted on the website of the Chinese embassy.

Most countries support easing tensions, stand for peace talks, and are against adding fuel to the fire.

A review of history shows that conflicts in the end have to be settled through dialogue and negotiation.

China released a document on its position on the Ukraine crisis, advocating the political settlement of the crisis. China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the Ukraine issue. 

President Putin said that Russia appreciates China for consistently upholding an impartial, objective, and balanced position and standing for fairness and justice on major international issues.

Russia has carefully studied China’s position paper on the political settlement of the Ukraine issue and is open to talks for peace. Russia welcomes China to play a constructive role in this regard.