China Urges Ukraine De-escalation as Peace Talks Gain Pace
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MENAFNSun Lei, China’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, told the Security Council that the Ukraine issue is nearing a critical juncture for a negotiated settlement, with global calls for peace through dialogue growing louder. A recent wave of contacts among key stakeholders, he said, has produced some positive signals.
China backs efforts that serve peace, Sun said, and hopes the parties will meet each other halfway, sustain the momentum and push for an early political resolution of the crisis.
He pointed to a recent prisoner-of-war exchange between Russia and Ukraine and their agreement on a localized humanitarian ceasefire, saying both developments deserve recognition.
“We call on the parties to put people’s lives first, exercise calm and restraint, and effectively protect civilians and civilian infrastructure, especially women, children, and other victims of the conflict. At the same time, humanitarian relief efforts should be intensified to help those affected by the crisis overcome their hardships,” he said. “The parties concerned should strictly comply with applicable international law and ensure basic living conditions, medical treatment, and dignity for prisoners of war and detained persons.”
The parties have recently set out their views on how to reach a political settlement, Sun said, and the international community has mounted extensive diplomatic efforts to advance peace and negotiations. Russia, Ukraine and the United States are set to hold a new round of trilateral talks. Sun urged the parties to show political will, keep communication channels open, build consensus step by step and work toward a comprehensive, durable and binding peace agreement.
Sun described Beijing’s position as consistent, saying it has always been committed to peace, dialogue and a political settlement. He said China has kept close contact with Russia, Ukraine and other concerned parties, pursued shuttle diplomacy and worked tirelessly to lay the groundwork for talks and build consensus. China stands ready to work with the international community, he said, toward an early ceasefire, an end to hostilities and lasting peace and stability in the region.
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