Xi Jinping during his meeting with Putin: China will continue to play constructive role in resolving Ukrainian issue - Xinhua

Xinhua reports.

During the talks, the parties discussed issues related to the aggressive war that Russia has unleashed against Ukraine.

"Xi stressed that, on the Ukraine issue, voices for peace and rationality are building. Most countries support easing tensions, stand for peace talks, and are against adding fuel to the fire. A review of history shows that conflicts in the end have to be settled through dialogue and negotiation," the media writes.

It is also noted that the Chinese leader recalled that Beijing had published a "peace plan" for Russia's war against Ukraine.

"China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting a political settlement of the Ukrainian issue," Xi Jinping added.

For his part, Putin said that "Russia has carefully studied China's 'peace plan' and is open to talks for peace."

• As a reminder, on Monday, March 20, Chinese President Xi Jinping had an informal meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. It lasted 4.5 hours. The official meeting will take place on March 21.

• ISW analysts noted that Xi Jinping will not provide Putin with the support that Russia needs for its war against Ukraine.