Ukrainian FM to visit China for talks on ending Russian invasion

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will travel to China this week to discuss ways to end Russian aggression in his country.

China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning speaks during a press conference in Beijing on Monday, July 22, 2024.

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China has chosen not to condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine but has expressed its support for efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

According to the Ukrainian foreign ministry, the discussions will focus on strategies to stop Russian aggression and assess China's potential role in securing a sustainable and equitable peace.

⚡️ Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, will visit China from July 23 to 25 at the invitation of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Wang Yi.

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The planned talks with Kuleba have been confirmed by Beijing, with a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry stating that the visit was arranged at the initiative of China’s foreign minister.

China did not attend the Global Peace Summit on Ukraine in Switzerland last month, arguing that the conference did not align with its expectations, which include the participation of both Russia and Ukraine.

At the invitation of Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit China from July 23 to 26, foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Monday. https://t.co/tNJTRVWv98

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