Ukraine Seeks Common Ground With China Amid Russia Conflict

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is in China to find common ground in talks aimed at ending the war with Russia. He met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Guangzhou, marking the first visit by a Ukrainian minister since the invasion. Kuleba seeks to include China in future peace negotiations.

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is reaching out to China for support in ending the ongoing war with Russia. He met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Guangzhou, marking a significant diplomatic engagement amid strained relations.

Kuleba expressed his belief that a just peace is in China's strategic interests and called for Beijing's active role in global peace efforts. China's close ties with Russia and its advocacy for a balanced peace solution have often conflicted with the demands of Ukraine and its Western allies.

Kuleba hopes China will participate in an upcoming peace conference, essential for any viable peace settlement. His visit follows Ukraine's critical stance on China's position during a recent Swiss conference, signaling a strategic push to diversify support amid complex international dynamics.

(With inputs from agencies.)