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China has called for a cease-fire in the war between Russia and Ukraine ahead of the one-year anniversary of the initial full-scale Russian invasion.
A post on the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry outlines a 12-point plan for finding a resolution in the conflict, including the end of hostilities.
“All parties must stay rational and exercise restraint, avoid fanning the flames and aggravating tensions, and prevent the crisis from deteriorating further or even spiraling out of control,” the post reads.
“All parties should support Russia and Ukraine in working in the same direction and resuming direct dialogue as quickly as possible, so as to gradually deescalate the situation and ultimately reach a comprehensive ceasefire,” it continued.
The plan comes amid reports that China has sent nonlethal aid to Russia and is considering also sending lethal aid to support Russian forces. The Pentagon has warned China against sending any lethal aid to Russia, saying that it would face consequences.
