Diplomacy, Security Guarantees, and a Path to Political Settlement

Responding to inquiries regarding statements made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky concerning China's potential role as a security guarantor for Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that China maintains an objective and impartial stance on the Ukraine crisis, a position that is evident to all.

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However, Ukrainian media reports indicate Zelensky's assertion that Ukraine does not require China as a security guarantor. Mao emphasized the importance of pursuing common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security, and promoting a political resolution to the Ukraine crisis. China is prepared to contribute constructively to this effort.

Wang Xiaoquan, an expert from the Institute of Russian, Eastern European and Central Asian Studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, noted China's active efforts to address the issue, including the release of an official diplomatic document outlining China's position on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis. China is dedicated to systematically assisting in resolving the crisis.

Wang further explained that China aims to comprehensively address the security concerns of all parties, including related issues such as preventing nuclear proliferation, ensuring nuclear power plant safety, protecting civilians, guaranteeing food exports, halting unilateral sanctions, maintaining stable industrial and supply chains, and promoting post-war reconstruction. These efforts reflect China's security concept, demonstrating a systematic and meticulous approach to problem-solving and embodying its sense of responsibility as a major power.