China considers participating in peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, media
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China is considering joining a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. Brussels believes that China's participation could help Russia reconsider its attitude to peacekeepers, according to Welt.
China is assessing the possibility of participating in peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, asking the EU whether its European partners support such an initiative.
According to Welt's sources, diplomatic circles in Brussels believe that China's inclusion in the “coalition of the willing” could be a factor that will help Russia reconsider its attitude to peacekeeping forces on Ukrainian territory, but this step remains “delicate” and requires a cautious approach.
The idea of a peacekeeping mission was raised against the backdrop of the announced summit to be held in Paris next Thursday. French President Emmanuel Macron noted that the summit's goal is to clarify commitments to short-term support for Ukraine, as well as the deployment of peacekeepers in the event of a ceasefire.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will also attend the summit to discuss further support for Ukraine in the international arena.
The idea of a peacekeeping mission, supported by the UK, remains the subject of heated debate, as Russia categorically rejects such proposals.
The United States is planning new talks with Russia and Ukraine on a ceasefire, although Macron noted that Moscow's refusal to call off the ceasefire only confirms its lack of serious intentions for peace.
China's stance on the peaceful settlement of the war in Ukraine
Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, and Beijing called the war a “crisis.” China has repeatedly taken initiatives to peacefully resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
For example, in February 2023, China presented its “peace plan” for Ukraine, which included a call for the resumption of negotiations and criticism of sanctions. In the fall of 2024, it became known that China and Brazil had developed a joint “peace plan,” but it did not include the main provisions provided for in the UN Charter.
China expressed its readiness to join the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. Li Ming, a spokesperson for the China International Development Cooperation Agency, emphasized that assistance would be in accordance with the wishes of the parties.
Read more in RBC-Ukraine's report.
