China is stepping up its call for peace talks to resolve the ongoing crisis in Ukraine ✌️. On Friday, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, emphasized the need for diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the conflict.
\"The Ukraine crisis continues, resulting in numerous casualties,\" Geng said. \"Continuing to supply weapons to the battlefield will only increase the risk of exacerbating the crisis and will not help to de-escalate the situation or end the fighting.\"
He urged all parties to act responsibly and intensify diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire 🕊️, promoting an early political settlement of the crisis to bring about peace.
China maintains that it is neither the creator of the crisis nor a participant in the conflict. \"China has not provided lethal weapons or equipment to any parties involved in the conflict, nor has it done or will it do anything to profit from the crisis,\" Geng stated.
\"China's position on the Ukraine issue has always been consistent and clear,\" he continued. \"We are committed to being an advocate for peace and promoter of peace talks. China supports the timely convening of an international conference recognized by both Russia and Ukraine, with equal participation of all parties to discuss all peace options in a fair manner.\"
Geng affirmed China's readiness to provide the necessary conditions for Russia and Ukraine to conduct negotiations 🤝, making unremitting efforts to achieve an early political settlement of the crisis.
Let's hope for a swift end to the conflict and a return to peace in the region ❤️.
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China calls for intensified diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine crisis
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