China declares support for any "peace" conference recognized by Ukraine and Russia

He said this at a press conference on March 7, ECNS reports.

According to the diplomat, the conference should ensure the participation of all parties and an honest discussion of all peace plans.

"All conflicts have to end at the negotiating table. The earlier the talks start, the sooner peace will arrive," Wang said, noting that all of China's efforts point to the goal of paving the way for ending the conflict and starting peace talks.

According to the minister, every protracted conflict tends to escalate, even more than anyone can expect. Misperceptions and miscalculations will accumulate and could lead to an even greater "crisis" if peace talks do not take place, Wang Yi emphasized.

• Switzerland intends to organize a global peace summit at Ukraine's request. The Kremlin has said that holding such an event without Russia is "not serious and even ridiculous."