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China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks, warns against using nuclear weapons

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China called Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their

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China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks, warns against using nuclear weapons
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Feb 25, 2023
Biden, NATO Attack China's Ukraine War Peace Proposals
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Russia responds to China's peace plan for Ukraine
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The Diplomat
China Says It’s Seeking Role in Ukraine Peace Settlement (opens The Diplomat)
Published Feb 20, 2023
The Diplomat's feed description
As the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion looms, China’s positioning on the Ukraine war is coming under increased scrutiny.
Christian Science Monitor
China’s Ukraine dilemma: Broker peace or boost Putin? (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Feb 22, 2023
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
Chinese leader Xi Jinping must decide whether to seek a peacemaking role to end the war in Ukraine, or to provide arms to ally Vladimir Putin to help him win it.
Al Jazeera
China says sending weapons to Ukraine will not bring peace (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 22, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy vows to keep up the fight ahead of war’s anniversary as allies pledge more military aid.
NPR
China continues to walk a fine line in Russia's war in Ukraine (opens NPR)
Published Feb 22, 2023
NPR's feed description
A year into Russia's war in Ukraine, China is treading a fine line in the conflict. The Biden administration says it's concerned China might give Russia "lethal support" for its campaign in Ukraine.
France 24
China urges Russia-Ukraine talks, UN supports no nukes clause (opens France 24)
Published Feb 23, 2023
France 24's feed description
China called Friday for urgent peace talks as it released its plan to end the war in Ukraine, but several Western powers rebuffed the proposals while warning against Beijing's closening ties to Moscow.
Breitbart News
China Touts Closeness with Russia, Declares It Will ‘Find Peace’ in Ukraine (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Breitbart News's feed description
China's Global Times heavily touts Beijing's still-unrevealed peace plan for Ukraine, while the Russians and Ukrainians seem unenthusiastic.
Digital Journal
China urges Russia, Ukraine to resume talks, warns against using nuclear weapons (opens Digital Journal)
Published Feb 23, 2023
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China called Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their
NPR
China wants peace talks between Ukraine and Russia to begin as soon as possible (opens NPR)
Published Feb 23, 2023
NPR's feed description
China has called for a ceasefire in Ukraine, and for peace talks between Kyiv and Moscow.
Christian Science Monitor
China offers 12-point plan to end Ukraine-Russia war. Could it work? (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
After claiming neutrality, China aims to mediate the Ukraine-Russia war. President Xi Jinping condemns Western sanctions against Russia and calls for a cease-fire, upholding the sovereignty of all countries but remained vague about Ukraine.
The Diplomat
What Is China’s Peace Proposal for Ukraine War? (opens The Diplomat)
Published Feb 23, 2023
The Diplomat's feed description
China’s 12-point proposal doesn’t offer any new ideas or specific solutions, but its underlying tone is pro-Russian.
Deutsche Welle
China's plan for peace in Ukraine thin on solutions (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Since China's top diplomat Wang Yi announced Beijing's plan for a political settlement in Ukraine, speculation has been rife about its role in resolving the crisis. The plan has now been released.
Thv11
Chinese proposal to end Ukraine-Russia war calls for peace talks, cease-fire (opens Thv11)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Thv11's feed description
China has claimed to be neutral in the conflict, but it has a “no limits” relationship with Russia and has refused to criticize its invasion of Ukraine.
NBC News
U.S. unveils new support for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as world marks war's anniversary (opens NBC News)
Published Feb 23, 2023
NBC News's feed description
China unveiled a peace plan that appeared at odds with the renewed intensity on the battlefield and will likely to do little to ease concerns that Beijing’s balancing act on the conflict has shifted toward Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Local News 8
China reiterates position on Ukraine in new 12-point paper as claims to neutrality questioned (opens Local News 8)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Nectar Gan and Simone McCarthy China has reiterated its calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, as Beijing comes under increasing pressure from the United States and its allies over its growing partnership with Moscow.
Breitbart News
China Tells Russia, Ukraine, to 'Calm Down as Soon as Possible' on War Anniversary (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 23, 2023
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China debuted its "Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis" on Friday and urged Russia and Ukraine to "calm down as soon as possible."
France 24
China urges Russia, Ukraine to hold talks, warns against using nuclear weapons (opens France 24)
Published Feb 23, 2023
France 24's feed description
China called on Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict.
Newsweek
China's 12-point plan to end Ukraine war includes halting Russian sanctions (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Newsweek's feed description
The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a peace proposal ahead of President Xi Jinping's anticipated "peace speech" before the United Nations on Friday.
Al Jazeera
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, proposes path to peace (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 23, 2023
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China’s plan calls for end to Western sanctions on Russia and humanitarian corridors for civilians to escape fighting.
Insider
China calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine, attempting to play the role of mediator days after saying its ties with Russia are 'solid as a mountain' (opens Insider)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Insider's feed description
In its 12-point plan, China asked for Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks and "gradually deescalate the situation."
France 24
Access Asia - China-Russia ties: What's behind Beijing's peace proposal for Ukraine? (opens France 24)
Published Feb 23, 2023
France 24's feed description
A year after Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the conflict continues with no end in sight. China claims to have a neutral stance, but has so far refused to call the war Russia's invasion,…
Washington Times
China can’t broker Russia-Ukraine peace deal, NATO chief says (opens Washington Times)
Published Feb 23, 2023
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NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg isn’t impressed with China’s recent calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict because of what he said are signs that Beijing may be aligning itself with the Kremlin.
Fox News
China releases 12-point peace plan for Russia-Ukraine war (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Fox News's feed description
The People's Republic of China called for a cease-fire Friday and released a 12-point plan for peace between Russia and Ukraine on the one year anniversary of the invasion.
The Guardian
China calls for Ukraine peace talks as it steps up engagement in the conflict (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 23, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
A 12-point position paper released on the anniversary of Russia’s invasion has been greeted cautiously by Ukraine
Al Jazeera
All you need to know about China’s proposals for Ukraine war (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 23, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Beijing has released a 12-point position paper, calling for a ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.
The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy adviser dismisses China’s peace plan and warns ‘window of opportunity’ closing (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 24, 2023
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Mykhailo Podolyak, a senior adviser to Ukraine’s president, said China’s plan was ‘unrealistic’ and accused Beijing of ‘betting on an aggressor’

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