BTN News: Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said it is very important for Ukraine and China to talk directly to solve the conflict. He was in Beijing on July 23, 2024. Kuleba said Kyiv and Beijing need to have a dialogue because China is a friend of Russia. This was Kuleba’s first visit to China since the Russian invasion started in February 2022. He shared this message on social media, showing his commitment to bringing together the peace ideas from both Ukraine and China to stop the war, which has been going on for nearly two and a half years.
Kuleba posted a video on Instagram to announce his arrival in Beijing. He said, “It’s very important that Kyiv and Beijing engage in a direct dialogue and exchange positions on the conflict.” He also said it is crucial to avoid having competing peace plans. He believes that working together on one plan is the best way to find a lasting solution.
China has often asked for talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the war. But Ukraine did not agree with these calls because they did not include the withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian land. Finding a balanced and effective peace plan is very important for Ukraine as it works on international diplomatic efforts.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday that Kuleba would be visiting China for three days. He plans to meet with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. The main goal of these talks is to explore ways to achieve a “just peace.” This visit is significant as it is the first time a high-ranking Ukrainian official has traveled to China since the Russian invasion began.
In his video message, Kuleba stressed the importance of improving relations between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Chinese President Xi Jinping. He is hopeful that this visit will lead to better communication and cooperation between the two nations. Ukraine wants to use China’s influence over Russia to reduce the conflict and promote peace.
Recently, President Zelensky has increased his efforts to call for negotiations to end the conflict quickly. He has spoken with various international leaders who support immediate ceasefire initiatives. These leaders include Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, and Vatican Secretary of State Pietro ParolÃn.
As the war continues to affect Ukraine and its people, the goal of achieving a “just peace” remains a top priority. The Ukrainian government hopes that Kuleba’s visit to China will create new ways for dialogue and lead to real steps toward ending the conflict. The world watches closely as Ukraine and China engage in these important talks, understanding that working together could be key to bringing about a peaceful resolution.
