The spokesperson affirmed that Beijing’s stance on this issue has been constant and clear since the conflict broke out three years ago.

“Since the full escalation of the crisis, China has maintained communication with all parties concerned, aimed at generating consensus to stop the war and pave the way for peace negotiations,” the spokesperson stated.

Lin Jian noted that China will always assume an objective and impartial stance and continue to play a constructive role in the political resolution of the crisis.

When this February 24 marks three years of the Russian military operation, the Defense Ministry informed that the losses of the Ukrainian army exceed one million killed and injured.

President Vladimir Putin stated in June that he would cease immediately fire after Ukraine withdrew troops from the Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and Zaporozhye regions.

These territories joined Russia in September 2022 after holding referendums.

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