Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna, during a visit to Beijing, called on China to stop economic support for Russia and join international efforts to establish peace in Ukraine. He also raised the issue of China's supply of dual-use goods that could be used for military purposes by Russia.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices slightly decreased amid OPEC+ plans to increase production and optimism regarding a trade agreement between the US and China. Investors are also assessing the effectiveness of sanctions against Russia.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski became an honorary doctor of Ivan Franko Lviv University. He visited Lviv on an unannounced visit, laid flowers at the site of the Russian shelling, and participated in a diplomatic forum.
Polish Deputy Prime Minister Radosław Sikorski believes that only China can make Russia stop the war in Ukraine. He emphasized that pressure on Russia, not just words, is needed to achieve a ceasefire.
Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski, during talks in Warsaw with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, stated the need to adhere to the UN Charter and respect Ukraine's sovereignty. He also drew attention to Russia's destabilizing actions and the invasion of Russian drones into Polish airspace.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong expressed solidarity with India, opposing American tariffs on Indian exports. This move is a sign of warming relations between the two Asian rivals.
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Tibet, calling for inter-ethnic unity. This is his second visit to the region as president.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi considers the start of negotiations between Russia and Ukraine an important step forward, indicating a critical moment in the settlement. He also mentioned the "six-point consensus" between China and Pakistan, which, in his opinion, contributed to de-escalation.
The naval forces of Russia and China have begun joint exercises in the Sea of Japan, practicing anti-submarine and anti-aircraft tasks. The maneuvers will last until August 5, including artillery firing and search and rescue operations.
China has banned a US citizen working for the Department of Commerce from leaving the country for several months, coinciding with Beijing and Washington's attempts to organize a leaders' summit to resolve trade disputes. The exit ban was imposed due to the failure to indicate employment with the US government in the visa application.
The European Union has included two Chinese regional banks, Suifenhe Rural Commercial and Heihe Rural Commercial, in the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. China actively lobbied for the exclusion of the banks, but the EU ignored the threats, leaving open the possibility of exclusion in six months, provided support for the Russian army ceases.
China considers negotiations and dialogue to be the only viable option to end the Russian-Ukrainian war. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated this in response to threats of secondary sanctions.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's statement about not wanting Russia to be defeated in Ukraine contradicts Beijing's public statements about neutrality. ISW analysts believe this indicates an interconnected future for Beijing and Moscow.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz plans his first visit to China to ease relations after prolonged tension. The trip, expected in October, has symbolic significance for maintaining bilateral relations and restoring contacts.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated China's readiness to cooperate with France in nuclear energy, aviation, AI, green energy, and biotechnology. Issues concerning Ukraine and the Middle East were also discussed, and China resolved the issue of anti-dumping duties on European cognac.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing cannot allow Russia to be defeated in the war against Ukraine. He explained this by fears that the US would then fully shift its attention to China.
EU's chief diplomat Kaja Kallas stated that Chinese companies' support for Russia in the war against Ukraine poses a serious threat to European security. She urged China to cease material support for the Russian military-industrial complex and to promote peace in Ukraine.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will undertake a European tour from June 30 to July 6, visiting the EU headquarters, Germany, and France. The purpose of the visit is the final согласоvание of details for the China-EU summit in Beijing on July 24-25.
China reached record crude oil reserves of 1. 18 billion barrels to protect against disruptions from the Middle East. This allows refineries to maneuver in conditions of potential disruptions in oil supply, particularly from Iran.
The Chinese leader hopes for a fair peace agreement that will be accepted by all parties. Putin announced his readiness for negotiations without preconditions to reach agreements.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has arrived in Moscow to discuss bilateral relations and international issues with Putin. The delegation included Cai Qi and Wang Yi.
The Russian dictator met with Wang Yi and promised to prepare a rich program for the arrival of the Chinese leader in May. They cooperate on many international platforms.
The foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea will discuss strengthening ties and addressing common problems in the countries' relations. Ahead of the meeting, China called for mutual trust.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated the readiness to facilitate a peaceful resolution to the war in Ukraine. At the same time, Beijing does not plan to limit economic cooperation with Russia and is prepared to resist US pressure.
Minister Sibiga stated that China is interested in a fair end to the war because of the importance of the European market. During the meeting with Wang Yi, they discussed trade cooperation and China's role in restoring navigation in the Black Sea.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China supports the "recent consensus" between the US and Russia on ending the war in Ukraine. China is ready to play a "constructive role" in peace negotiations.
The Foreign Ministries of Russia and China have given different coverage to the meeting between Ministers Lavrov and Wang Yi at the G20 summit. Russia is trying to show more support for its position from China than is actually the case.
China avoids active participation in the settlement of the war in Ukraine, focusing on economic interests. Beijing does not want to risk its relations with Russia and wants to avoid a trade war with the United States.
At the G20 summit, China supported Trump's proposal to negotiate with the aggressor over the war in Ukraine without Kyiv's participation. US allies opposed this format and consolidated around Zelenskyy.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the UN Security Council that he supports the peace talks on Ukraine. Beijing will continue to follow the four principles previously announced by Xi Jinping.
