Kyiv Says China Ought to Press Russia to Finish Struggle in Ukraine

KYIV (Reuters) – Kyiv expects China to make use of its affect on Russia to finish the battle in Ukraine, Ukrainian international ministry spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko stated on Monday.

“Ukraine is following the Chinese language President’s go to to Russia intently,” Nikolenko stated in a press release to Reuters shortly after Chinese language chief Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

“We count on Beijing to make use of its affect on Moscow to make it put an finish to the aggressive battle towards Ukraine.”

Xi was anticipated to press Beijing’s position as a possible peacemaker within the battle following the discharge of a 12-point plan. Kyiv says any peace strikes should contain a full withdrawal of Russian troops and respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity.

“We stand prepared to interact in a better dialogue with China with a view to restore peace in Ukraine in accordance with the ideas enshrined within the U.N. Constitution, and the newest UNGA (United Nations Basic Meeting) decision on this matter,” Nikolenko stated.

(Reporting by Dan Peleschuk, Modifying by Timothy Heritage)

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