China hopes that Russia and Ukraine will return to negotiations

China hopes that Russia and Ukraine will return to peace talks and leave an opportunity for a political settlement of the crisis.

This was stated on Thursday by Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba, writes TASS.
"China hopes that Ukraine and Russia will keep hope for dialogue and negotiations. No matter how big the difficulties and challenges are, in no case should the door be closed for a political settlement," the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry quotes him as saying.
According to Qin Gang, China will continue to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis and restoring peace in Ukraine. "China will continue to play a constructive role for the cease-fire and hostilities, the settlement of the crisis and the restoration of peace [in Ukraine]," he said.
According to him, China is concerned about the prolongation of the crisis in Ukraine and the possibility of the situation getting out of control. "China is concerned about the prolongation of the crisis in Ukraine and the possibility of its getting out of control. China hopes that all parties will keep cool, rationality and restraint, continue negotiations as soon as possible, returning to the path of a political settlement," Qin Gang said.