Ukraine, China: "We hope for sustainable and lasting peace"

Rome, March 12 (LaPresse) – "We have always worked for peace and promoted peace talks. We hope that all parties involved will find, through dialogue and negotiations, a sustainable and lasting peace plan that addresses mutual concerns." This was stated by a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, in response to a question about China's position after Ukraine expressed its readiness to accept a 30-day immediate ceasefire with Russia, proposed by the United States. The Global Times reports this. The spokesperson also stated that from the very beginning of the crisis, China has supported dialogue and negotiations to find a political solution.