FM: China supports direct dialogue and negotiations between Russia, Ukraine

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China supports all efforts conducive to peace between Russia and Ukraine, Report informs via Global Times.

"We support direct dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and a political solution to the crisis. We hope all parties can reach a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement that is acceptable to all sides through dialogue and negotiation," Mao Ning said when asked about the phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on the Ukraine crisis on Monday.

In response to another question on whether China would support or consider participating in Russia-Ukraine negotiations, as several locations — including the Vatican — are being considered as possible venues for negotiations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that on the issue of the Ukraine crisis, China supports all efforts conducive to peace.

"We are willing to work with the international community, in accordance with the wishes of the parties concerned, to continue playing a constructive role in resolving the crisis and achieving lasting peace," the spokesperson said.