Chinese Foreign Ministry comments on President Zelenskyy's intention to meet with Xi Jinping

Reuters reported the information. 

According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning, Beijing will welcome talks with Ukraine. At the same time, the diplomat avoided a specific answer about the likelihood of a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, and called the war a “crisis.”

"China's position on the crisis in Ukraine is consistent and very clear. The core is to call for peace and promote dialogue and promote a political solution to the crisis. We have always maintained communication with the sides involved including Ukraine," Mao said.

• On February 24, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced plans to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.