The Kremlin spokesperson said on Thursday that they welcome any action that helps end the conflict in Ukraine following the phone call between Xi Jinping and Volodymyr Zelensky, the presidents of China and Ukraine. However, Dmitry Peskov added that Russia still needs to achieve its objectives, which it refers to as its 'special military operation' in Ukraine. According to Reuters, the leaders of China and Ukraine spoke for the first time on Wednesday since the Russian military invasion of Ukraine in March 2022. Kyiv had been seeking such contact and negotiations for months. Peskov stated that Russia was aware of the details discussed by the leaders of the two countries and added that their positions on the war are well known. He said regarding the phone call: 'We are ready to welcome any action that can expedite the end of the conflict in Ukraine and the achievement of all the goals that Russia has set for itself.' Peskov noted that the fact that they communicated is related to the two countries and their bilateral relations. In response to a question about whether Russia and China discussed restoring Ukraine to its 1991 borders during the recent visit of the Chinese leader to Moscow, he said: 'There was no discussion on this issue.'
Kremlin Welcomes Phone Call Between Presidents of China and Ukraine
The Kremlin expressed support for the recent phone call between the Chinese and Ukrainian presidents, emphasizing its desire to end the conflict while still pursuing its military objectives in Ukraine. This marks a significant diplomatic interaction as Kyiv has sought such discussions for months. The situation highlights the ongoing complexities of international relations amid the Ukraine conflict.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Xi Jinping and Volodymyr Zelensky had their first phone call since the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which the Kremlin welcomed while reiterating its military goals in the region.
- This is the first communication between the leaders of China and Ukraine since March 2022.
- Russia remains focused on achieving its military objectives despite welcoming diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Ukraine conflict began in 2022 with Russia's invasion, leading to significant geopolitical tensions and a search for diplomatic resolutions.
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