BEIJING (AP) — China on Friday Russia-Ukraine WarThey cited issues with the deal that suggested Beijing’s strong pro-Moscow stance.
“It seems difficult to meet China’s expectations in the meeting,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said.
“There is still an obvious gap between the preparations for the talks, China’s demands and the general expectations of the international community,” Mao said.
Mao did not provide details but said China had “conveyed our considerations and concerns to the relevant countries” and would keep in touch with them. China claims to be neutral in the conflict but has strongly supported Russia in recent times. Welcoming President Vladimir Putin During a state visit.
In an interview with China’s state-run Xinhua News Agency published on Wednesday, Putin Ties to Chinese leader Xi Jinping“President Xi Jinping is respectful and friendly, and maintains an open yet businesslike style of communication,” he said.
“Every meeting between us is not just a conversation between old friends, but a fruitful exchange of views on the most topical issues on the bilateral and international agenda,” Putin said.
Putin praised China’s Ukraine peace plan, which has been largely ignored and does not call for the return of land seized by Moscow, saying he “applauds China’s efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis.”
Switzerland Proposed a meeting He has hinted at military action in the coming days in the hope of putting an end to the war that began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, but Moscow has not approved it.
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This article has been corrected to remove a statement that Ukraine does not support the talks. Ukraine supports the talks.
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