German chancellor urges Xi Jinping to press Russia to end Ukraine war, saying China's word carries weight'
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I have therefore asked President Xi to influence Russia so that Putin finally calls off his senseless campaign, withdraw his troops and ends this terrible war...Scholz said Xi had agreed to back a peace conference in Switzerland.
...China could help deliver a just peace for his country by playing an active role in the international conference. Xi, however, appeared to dismiss the meeting in Switzerland...include equal participation by all parties.
China says it is a neutral party in the Ukraine conflict but has been criticised for refusing to condemn Moscow's offensive. China and Russia have ramped up economic cooperation and diplomatic contacts in recent years...
Scholz said in Tuesday's talks with Xi that the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and Russia's arms build-up have a very significant negative impact on security in Europe... They directly affect our core interests, he told Xi...
Read at www.theguardian.com
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