China calls on Ukraine, Russia to "restart direct talks"

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said this during a briefing, according to Ukrinform.

Beijing believes that the war in Ukraine can only be ended through dialogue.

"The international community should help create the right conditions for direct negotiations between both sides," Lin said.

He also added that the "Ukrainian crisis" can be resolved when global powers show "positive energy."

"Only when all major powers show positive energy can we hope for a quick ceasefire," he said.

• Diplomat Volodymyr Ohryzko believes that Russia will be unable to prevent its economy from collapsing without support from China.