Foreign Ministers Of China And Russia Hold Call After Saudi Peace Talks Over Ukraine

Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, and his Russian counterpart, Sergey V. Lavrov  

New York Times: Foreign Ministers of China and Russia Confer After Jeddah Talks 

The foreign ministers of China and Russia conferred by phone on Monday, after Beijing participated in weekend talks in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine that did not include Moscow. 

The Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, and his Russian counterpart, Sergey V. Lavrov, discussed “the Ukrainian crisis and other international and regional issues of common concern,” according to a statement from China’s foreign ministry. 

During the call, Mr. Wang told Mr. Lavrov that China would “uphold an independent and impartial stance” on Ukraine, “actively promote” peace talks and seek a political solution to the conflict “on any multilateral occasion,” the Chinese statement said.  

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WNU Editor: Both countries are united and focused on this .... Russia, China say West's 'confrontational policy' is unacceptable (UPI). 

Foreign Ministers Of China And Russia Hold Call After Saudi Peace Talks Over Ukraine 

China assures Russia it remains ‘impartial’ on Ukraine war after attending Saudi peace talks -- CNN  

China and Russia discuss Ukraine after Saudi peace talks held without Moscow -- SCMP  

China Reassures Russia on Ukraine After Meeting With Others on How to End the War -- WSJ  

Wang Yi: China, Russia are each other's reliable friends, partners -- CGTN

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