Xi: resolve Ukraine conflict through dialogue

In a telephone call with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, China’s head of state Xi Jinping spoke out in favor of dialogue within the framework of the Normandy format to resolve the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine. The Chinese president welcomed France and Germany’s approach and reiterated his full support for the implementation of the Minsk agreements, the Élysée Palace announced after the meeting. According to the Chinese statement, Xi stressed that all parties concerned should „seek a comprehensive solution for the Ukraine issue through dialogue and consultation.“