Chinese Leader Xi Jinping Seeks Solutions to Russia-Ukraine Conflict
During his European tour, Chinese leader Xi Jinping expressed Beijing’s intention to find «good ways» to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine while in Paris on May 5.
According to RBK-Ukraine, citing Le Figaro, the Chinese leader referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the «Ukrainian crisis» and acknowledged the impact of the conflict on European society.
«We understand the shock caused by the Ukrainian crisis to Europeans. China is not the source of this crisis and did not participate in it,» noted Xi Jinping.
The Chinese leader also expressed hope for the swift return of peace and stability to Europe and stated Beijing’s readiness to «collaborate with France and the entire international community to find effective solutions to the crisis.»
During his stay in the French capital on May 6, Xi Jinping plans to continue meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
