Xi tells Putin, China will keep pushing Ukraine peace talks

China’s President Xi Jinping told Russian leader Vladimir Putin that Beijing will continue promoting peace talks on Ukraine, regardless of how the situation unfolds.

During a phone call on Friday, Xi Jinping stressed that China's position on the Ukraine crisis remains consistent and rooted in dialogue. "Complex problems have no simple solutions," Xi said, while outlining Beijing’s approach to the conflict.

The conversation comes amid renewed contact between Moscow and Washington, which Xi welcomed, saying China supports any efforts that lead to improved ties and a political resolution.

According to the Kremlin, Putin shared Russia’s assessment of the current state of the conflict and recent talks with the United States. He praised China’s role, saying Russia “highly appreciates the constructive role China has been playing in the political settlement of the crisis.”

The Chinese and Russian leaders also reaffirmed their long-standing bilateral relationship, with Putin noting that the strategic partnership “will not change under any circumstances.”

Both leaders pledged close coordination ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. They said the meeting should foster “friendship, unity and fruitful results” while driving the SCO’s high-quality development.

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