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Steinmeier names conditions for success of peace initiatives on Ukraine.
Any peace initiative can achieve its goal only if the mediators are ready to talk with Kyiv.
This was stated by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany, who commented on the upcoming visit of China’s President Xi Jinping to Moscow, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
"I cannot foresee the outcome of the negotiations in Moscow. I can only say that every peace initiative, regardless of who it originates from, will be successful only if there is also a willingness to talk with Ukrainians, with the Ukrainian president," said Steinmeier.
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He "wishes" China can play a constructive role. But, the German leader added, it is necessary to understand what a just peace means. This involves, first of all, clearly stating, who the aggressor is and who is the victim in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
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Earlier, the German president questioned Beijing's willingness to act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. Commenting on China's release of its 12-point vision for resolving the conflict, he said: “any constructive proposal that brings us closer to a just peace is very welcome. Does world power China want to play such a constructive role? This remains a question. If so, China should in any case talk not only to Moscow, but also to Kyiv," Steinmeier said, recalling that China was not among the countries that condemned Russia's aggression in the UN General Assembly or supported the resolution calling on Russia to withdraw troops from Ukraine.
As reported, Xi Jinping is expected to pay a visit to Moscow on March 20-22.
Ukrainian president visits command post near Chasiv Yar.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has visited a command post of the 41st Mechanized Brigade defending the town of Chasiv Yar in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Ukrainian forces repel four attacks in Orikhiv sector, 11 assaults in Kherson region.
Ukrainian defenders have repelled four attacks by Russian invaders in the Orikhiv sector and 11 assaults on the left bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region.
Kuleba says G7 identified 'specific steps' to help Ukraine.
Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have identified "specific steps" needed to help Ukraine fight Russia.
Zelensky inspects construction of fortifications in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has held a meeting on the security situation and inspected the construction of fortifications as part of a working trip to the eastern Donetsk region.
EIB to provide EUR 560M for projects in Ukraine this year.
Ukraine will receive EUR 560 million from the European Investment Bank (EIB) in 2024 for projects in energy, transport infrastructure, housing reconstruction, as well as for projects that will support Ukraine's economic recovery and businesses.
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