Putin "Hopes for High-Level Talks with Ukraine"... Xi Jinping "Supports" (Update)

Phone Call 21 Days After Beijing Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hye-young] On the second day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, on the 25th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressed his desire for high-level negotiations with Ukraine.

According to China Central Television (CCTV), during the phone call with President Xi, President Putin said, "Russia wants to hold high-level negotiations with Ukraine."

In response, President Xi said, "China supports Russia in resolving the issue through negotiations with Ukraine."

President Xi stated, "China's fundamental position of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and adhering to the purposes and principles of the UN Charter remains consistent." He added that China aims to firmly safeguard the international system centered on the international community and the UN, as well as the international order based on international law.

The communication between the two leaders comes 21 days after their summit held in Beijing on the 4th.

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