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Russia-Ukraine war: Putin’s peace plan ‘not serious’, says Germany as leaders gather to discuss end to war

Ahead of the peace summit in Switzerland, German chancellor Olaf Scholz said Putin’s comments were intended as a distraction

Geng Shuang, China’s deputy representative to the UN, has called on Ukraine and Russia to start peace talks as soon as possible at the UN security council meeting.

“Weapons may end a war, but they cannot bring lasting peace. China calls on the parties to the conflict to demonstrate political will, come together, and start peace talks as soon as possible to achieve a ceasefire and halt military actions,” Shuang was quoted by the Kyiv Independent on Sunday as telling the meeting.

How significant is China’s absence at the Ukraine summit?

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Ahead of the peace summit in Switzerland, German chancellor Olaf Scholz said Putin’s comments were intended as a distractionGeng Shuang, China’s deputy representative to the UN, has called on Ukraine and Russia to start peace talks as soon as possible at the UN security council meeting.“Weapons may end a war, but they cannot bring lasting peace. China calls on the parties to the conflict to demonstrate political will, come together, and start peace talks as soon as possible to achieve a ceasefire and halt military actions,” Shuang was quoted by the Kyiv Independent on Sunday as telling the meeting.How significant is China’s absence at the Ukraine summit? Continue reading…