The Chinese call for a cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine Chinese officials called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in a vaguely worded proposal Friday. Despite claiming to be neutral in the war that started a year ago, Beijing has also declared a “no limits friendship” with Russia, and hasn’t criticised its invasion of Ukraine. By providing Ukraine with defensive arms, the West has been accused of provoking the conflict and “fanning the flames”. Analysts said Beijing would be an unlikely broker based on the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s plan. All countries’ sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity should be respected, but it doesn’t say what will happen to the territory Russia has occupied since the invasion. In addition, it calls for an end to “unilateral” sanctions on Russia, indirectly criticizes NATO’s expansion, and condemns nuclear threats. Read More: <a rel="noreferrer nofollow noopener" href="https://onthenode.com/news/the-chinese-call-for-a-cease-fire-between-russia-and-ukraine/" target="_blank">https://onthenode.com/news/the-chinese-call-for-a-cease-fire-between-russia-and-ukraine/</a>