Kremlin's response to China's peace plan for Ukraine

The above content was emphasized by Mr. Dmitry Peskov - spokesman of the President of the Russian Federation.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Photo: AP

"Any attempt to develop plans that would help transition the conflict to a peaceful course deserves attention. We pay close attention to the plans of our Chinese friends. As for the details, of course, the details must be the subject of careful analysis, taking into account the interests of the very different parties. This is a very long and intense process," Peskov told reporters in response to a question about whether the Kremlin was aware of China's plans and how it assessed their potential.

"At the moment, we do not see any prerequisites to move the whole current story in a peaceful direction, while the special military operation continues and we are aiming at achieving the set goals," Peskov told reporters.

The Kremlin cannot imagine the circumstances of "returning" the Crimean peninsula: it is an inseparable part of the Russian Federation, said the press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov: "No, it is unthinkable. Crimea is an inseparable part of the Russian Federation," Peskov said in a poll with reporters on whether the Kremlin could accept the circumstances of returning Crimea to Ukraine.

Earlier, a 12-point statement outlining China's position on a political solution to the Ukraine crisis was published on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry. The main points include: the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, the resumption of direct dialogue between Moscow and Kiev, and the call to prevent further escalation. China also opposes the abuse of unilateral sanctions in the context of the Ukraine conflict, as they do not create conditions for helping to resolve the crisis./.