BEIJING, May 12, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - China called Monday for a "binding peace agreement" to end the war in Ukraine, after Kyiv and its allies urged Moscow to begin a 30-day ceasefire and Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed direct negotiations.

"We support all efforts conducive to peace and hope that the relevant parties will continue to resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a briefing, calling for a "binding peace agreement that is acceptable to all parties".