China calls for a fair peace agreement on Ukraine

China calls for «fair and lasting» peace deal on Ukraine - Xi Jinping after meeting with Macron

During a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron Xi Jinping said that China supports all international initiatives aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine.

According to the Chinese leader, only a diplomatic path can lead to «a »just, lasting and binding" peace agreement, The company has a contractual agreement that is acceptable to all parties.

Macron's proposal: a moratorium on strikes on Ukraine's energy sector

The French President stressed that the current situation with Russian strikes on Ukraine's critical infrastructure is unacceptable.

He proposed to introduce international moratorium on russia's attacks on ukraine's energy system, since:

• Winter poses particular risks to the civilian population,

• Energy facilities remain the main target of Russian strikes,

• The security situation directly depends on the stability of the energy system.

Context.

• China is trying to position itself as a «mediator» in the negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

• In recent weeks, France has been actively communicating with key participants in possible negotiations.

• Macron's proposal was one of the first Western initiatives to protect Ukraine's energy sector in the winter.