Why is China trying to act as mediator in Russia's war with Ukraine?

Beijing claims that it is neutral despite its strategic partnership with Moscow — the West remains skeptical. Kiev attaches greater importance to Xi's call to Zelensky

Why China is Trying to Mediate in Russia's War with Ukraine

China has previously avoided involvement in conflicts between other countries but appears to be trying to assert itself as a global diplomatic force

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on Wednesday for the first time since the conflict began.

Why China is trying to mediate in Russia's war with Ukraine

China News: Beijing has previously avoided involvement in conflicts between other countries but appears to be trying to assert itself as a global diplomatic force

Why China Is Trying to Mediate in Russia’s War with Ukraine

Jack Taylor/Pool Photo via AP, FileChina’s President Xi Jinping arrives to attend the APEC Economic Leaders Meeting during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, APEC summit, Nov. 19, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand. AP [posttime] JST, [postdate] BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday that Beijing will send an envoy to Ukraine to discuss a possible “political …

Why China is trying to mediate in Russia's war with Ukraine

BEIJING (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday that Beijing will send an envoy to Ukraine to discuss a possible “political settlement” to Russia’s war with the country.