The Kremlin throws cold water on China mediating peace in Ukraine as Macron urges Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses'

Thu, 04/06/2023 - 18:22

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron — French President Emmanuel Macron walks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping after inspecting an honor guard during a welcome ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People on April 6, 2023 in Beijing, China.
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Moscow threw cold water on the potential for China to play the role of mediator in the Ukraine war.
"So far there are no prospects for a political settlement," the Kremlin said.
This came after Macron urged Xi to push Russia to see reason when it comes to the Ukraine war.

The Kremlin on Thursday said there were "no prospects" for China to play the role of mediator in Moscow's unprovoked war against Ukraine at present, as French President Emmanuel Macron met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and urged him to "bring Russia to its senses."