China-Ukraine Diplomats’ Call Signals Xi May Finally Speak With Zelenskiy
- Xi has avoided speaking with Ukraine leader since war began
- China said Xi-Zelenskiy call has ‘always been on the agenda’
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A call between top diplomats from China and Ukraine sends a fresh signal that President Xi Jinping could soon speak with Volodymyr Zelenskiy for the first time since Russia’s invasion more than a month ago.
Foreign Minster Wang Yi reiterated China’s desire for a cease-fire in talks Monday with Ukraine counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, their first such exchange since March 1, according to the official Xinhua News Agency. The conversation came days after European leaders urged Xi to make greater efforts to halt the attack initiated by his close diplomatic partner, Vladmir Putin.