China denies plans to join peacekeeping force in Ukraine

China's Foreign Ministry on March 24 denied media reports that the country was considering participating in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine.

The statement came after German news agency Die Welt on March 22 quoted unnamed diplomatic sources as saying Beijing was considering joining a peacekeeping force as part of a European-led "coalition of the willing" to ensure a potential ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun

The peacekeeping mission led by Britain and France is intended to ensure Ukraine's security in the event of a ceasefire by deploying foreign troops on the ground, as well as air and naval support.

“Once China joins the coalition, it could increase the chances of Russia accepting a peacekeeping force in Ukraine,” an EU diplomatic source told Die Welt.

Responding to reporters' questions about the issue of peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said this information was completely untrue.

"I would like to emphasize that those reports are completely untrue and China's stance on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear," the Global Times quoted Mr. Guo as saying.

China claims to be a neutral party in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. It also denies providing military support to either Russia or Ukraine, and emphasizes the need for a peaceful solution.

According to The Kyiv Independent , Russia has repeatedly rejected the idea of ​​​​having European or NATO troops in Ukraine, warning of consequences if this scenario occurs. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned that the presence of NATO troops under any flag and in any capacity on Ukrainian territory is a threat to Russia.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/trung-quoc-bac-tin-tinh-tham-gia-luc-luong-gin-giu-hoa-binh-o-ukraine-185250325075712443.htm