This was reported by the spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mao Ning, as stated on the agency's website.
In response to questions from Russian journalists, Mao Ning highlighted that China is prepared to maintain communication with other parties to bring an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, which the official Beijing refers to as the "Ukrainian crisis."
“We are pleased to see that all parties are playing a constructive role and creating conditions for de-escalation and a political settlement of the crisis,” she emphasized.
It is worth noting that Donald Trump spoke on the phone with Chinese President Xi Jinping just days before his inauguration, on January 17. In particular, they exchanged views on the war in Ukraine. Following this, the Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reported that Trump plans to visit China within his first 100 days in office.
Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russia to stop the war against Ukraine and reach an agreement, threatening taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if they do not comply.
The spokesperson for the Russian leader, Dmitry Peskov, responded that Vladimir Putin is ready to engage with the American president.
Putin also stated that he is willing to negotiate with Ukraine regarding the war. However, for this to happen, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky must lift the ban on negotiations with the current head of the Kremlin.