Ukraine urges China to play ‘critical’ role for peace as war enters fifth year

South China Morning Post DiplomaticNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Laura Zhou,Orange WangFebruary 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM
Ukraine urges China to play ‘critical’ role for peace as war enters fifth year

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Ukraine is appealing to China to leverage its influence and play a "critical" role in achieving a lasting peace as the war with Russia enters its fifth year. Olexander Nechytaylo, Ukraine's ambassador to China, urged China to not waste the chance for peace and work together. He made the remarks at an event held at the Ukrainian embassy in Beijing on Tuesday, marking the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion. The European Union's envoy to China, Jorge Toledo, echoed this sentiment, calling for an immediate ceasefire and emphasizing the war's significance as a turning point for Europe and a core element of EU-China relations.

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Political Strategy
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The war is an 'existential watershed moment' for Europe.

quote — Jorge Toledo, the European Union’s top envoy in China100% confidence

The EU has joined Ukraine in calling for an immediate ceasefire.

quote — Jorge Toledo, the European Union’s top envoy in China100% confidence

The war in Ukraine is entering its fifth year.

factual — Article's own claim100% confidence

Ukraine urges China to play a 'critical' role in ending the war.

quote — Olexander Nechytaylo, Ukrainian ambassador to China100% confidence
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Keywords

ukraine 100% china 90% peace 80% war 80% russia's invasion 70% diplomacy 60% ceasefire 50% european union 50%

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South China Morning Post
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Geographic Perspective
Ukraine

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