China Urges Legally Binding Peace Deal Ahead of Abu Dhabi Diplomacy Talks
Beijing calls on Russia and Ukraine for a binding peace agreement as trilateral negotiations begin in Abu Dhabi to resolve conflict.
POLICY WIRE — Beijing, China — China has formally advocated for the establishment of a legally binding agreement to conclude the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
During a session of the UN Security Council on November 9, Sun Lei, the Chinese Deputy Permanent Representative to the Nations, emphasized the necessity of a political resolution to the full-scale conflict.
The diplomatic push comes just hours before high-stakes trilateral talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States. These negotiations are scheduled to take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 10-11, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service, confirmed that the Ukrainian negotiating delegation departed for the UAE on Monday to participate in the summit.
Sun characterized the current period as a vital juncture for the diplomatic process. He encouraged both combatants to “meet each other halfway” to successfully secure a lasting political settlement.
Beijing’s stance highlights a focus on a formal framework as working-level peace talks attempt to address the escalating crisis in the region.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
