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South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discuss Ukraine war ahead of expected US-Russia summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Friday ahead of an expected summit between Putin and US President Donald Trump. Advertisement Putin briefed Xi on the recent communication between Russia and the United States and said Russia was ready to keep close communication with China, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Xi said China welcomed continued contact between Russia and the US to improve their relations and to push towards a political solution to the Ukraine crisis. Xi said complicated issues did not have a simple solution. He added that China would continue its long-standing position of supporting talks to resolve regional conflicts. The state broadcaster also quoted Putin as reaffirming that the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination between China and Russia 'would not change under any circumstances'. 02:08 Trump threatens Russia with 100% 'secondary' tariffs if no deal on Ukraine ceasefire Trump threatens Russia with 100% 'secondary' tariffs if no deal on Ukraine ceasefire The Kremlin said on Thursday that Putin and Trump had agreed to meet in the 'coming days' to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.
Russia Today
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Beijing backs direct Moscow-Kiev contacts
Beijing has expressed hope that renewed direct contacts between Moscow and Kiev will achieve a political solution to the Ukraine conflict, and vowed to continue supporting efforts to resolve the crisis. China has advocated for a peaceful resolution to the conflict since it escalated in has also been critical of the West's unilateral sanctions against Russia and blamed NATO expansion for provoking the crisis. In 2023, Beijing released a 12-point proposal, received favorably by Moscow, on how to resolve the conflict through a political settlement which respected the realities on the ground. Commenting on the latest phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated on Tuesday that Beijing supports all efforts conducive to peace. Mao said China supports direct dialogue and negotiation between Russia and Ukraine and hopes that 'all parties can reach a fair, lasting, and binding peace agreement that is acceptable to all sides through dialogue and negotiation.' Following the call, Trump announced that Moscow and Kiev would immediately begin negotiations on a ceasefire. Putin, meanwhile, said that Russia would work with the Ukrainian side to draft a memorandum on a potential future peace treaty that would outline a 'range of provisions,' including the timeline for a potential temporary ceasefire 'should the necessary agreements be reached.' Asked to comment on China's future role in helping mediate a resolution of the Ukraine conflict, Mao said that Beijing is 'willing to work with the international community, in accordance with the wishes of the parties concerned, to continue playing a constructive role in resolving the crisis and achieving lasting peace.' Last week, Russia and Ukraine held their first round of direct peace negotiations since Kiev unilaterally abandoned Istanbul peace talks in 2022. Putin had proposed restarting the negotiations several days prior, calling for a lasting resolution to the conflict that would address its root causes. Earlier this month, Chinese President Xi Jinping also spoke out in support of reaching a fair and lasting settlement of the Ukraine crisis, advocating for a 'comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable global security concept.' He also emphasized that the 'reasonable security concerns of all countries should be taken seriously, and the root causes of the crisis should be eliminated.'
Al Arabiya
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Gaza war cannot be solved by military means, says German foreign minister in Jerusalem
The conflict in Gaza cannot be solved by military means and a political solution must be found to end the war permanently, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Jerusalem on Sunday. 'I do not believe that this conflict can be permanently resolved by military means,' Wadephul said. 'Nevertheless, it is urgently necessary that Hamas is disarmed and that it can no longer have military control over Gaza.' He said that Germany would do whatever it takes to guarantee Israel's security, but this does not mean that his country cannot criticise Israel's course of action, adding that this 'must not lead to antisemitism.' Hamas' attacks on October 7, 2023 killed 1,200 people and 251 were taken hostage back to Gaza, according to Israel. Israel's campaign has killed more than 52,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to Hamas-run health authorities. 'I am not sure whether all of Israel's strategic goals can be achieved in this way (through a military campaign) and whether this will serve Israel's security in the long term,' Wadephul said. 'That is why we are appealing for a return to serious negotiations on a ceasefire.' Wadephul repeated that the return of hostages is the German government's priority. He also said it was clear that Gaza is part of the Palestinian territory. 'We need a political solution for the reconstruction of Gaza without Hamas,' Wadephul said.
Arab News
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Gaza war cannot be solved by military means, says German foreign minister in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM: The conflict in Gaza cannot be solved by military means and a political solution must be found to end the war permanently, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said in Jerusalem on Sunday.'I do not believe that this conflict can be permanently resolved by military means,' Wadephul said. 'Nevertheless, it is urgently necessary that Hamas is disarmed and that it can no longer have military control over Gaza.'He said that Germany would do whatever it takes to guarantee Israel's security, but this does not mean that his country cannot criticize Israel's course of action, adding that this 'must not lead to antisemitism.'Hamas' attacks on October 7, 2023 killed 1,200 people and 251 were taken hostage back to Gaza, according to Israel. Israel's campaign has killed more than 52,000 Palestinians, mostly civilians, according to Hamas-run health authorities.'I am not sure whether all of Israel's strategic goals can be achieved in this way (through a military campaign) and whether this will serve Israel's security in the long term,' Wadephul said. 'That is why we are appealing for a return to serious negotiations on a ceasefire.'Wadephul repeated that the return of hostages is the German government's priority. He also said it was clear that Gaza is part of the Palestinian territory.'We need a political solution for the reconstruction of Gaza without Hamas,' Wadephul said.
