Ukraine’s top diplomat signals readiness to negotiate with Russia for first time

“China believes that the resolution of all conflicts must ultimately start with a return to the negotiation table, and the resolution of all disputes must be achieved through political means,” Wang said.

“Recently, both Russia and Ukraine have signalled their willingness to negotiate to varying degrees. Although the conditions and timing are not yet ripe, we support all efforts that contribute to peace.”

According to a New York Times report, Ukraine and Russia had engaged in peace talks soon after Moscow invaded in 2022, but failed to agree on a range of critical issues.