In China, visiting Russian diplomat pushes for ‘peace and security’ amid Ukraine incursion

“The two sides emphasised that Brics is an important platform for solidarity and cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries and that China and Russia will continue to closely communicate and collaborate to jointly promote the success of the Brics leaders’ meeting in Kazan,” the ministry added.

Beijing has shown greater interest in intervening in the Ukraine war in recent months, and especially in increasing its engagement with Kyiv.

On August 6, the Ukrainian army crossed the border into the Russian territory of Kursk Oblast, marking a new phase of the war with Ukraine on the offensive.

Wang said China would continue to promote a peaceful solution between Russia and Ukraine and send humanitarian aid to the latter.

Meanwhile, Putin said ties between the two nations had reached “a golden age”.

“We have stated that Russian-Chinese relations of comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation are in the best period of their history,” Putin said.

The war in Ukraine has killed at least 11,520 civilians and injured at least 23,640, according to a July report from the United Nations. Military personnel casualties number in the tens of thousands for both Ukraine and Russia.

In June, China decided not to attend a peace conference in Switzerland in which Russia and Ukraine took part, casting doubts on China’s willingness to help resolve the conflict with Western nations.