Xi Jinping Urges Dialogue for Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged world powers to facilitate direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Orbán visited China following trips to Russia and Ukraine to discuss peace prospects. He praised China’s role in promoting peace and stability.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue and negotiations. The plea was made during a meeting Monday with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

Orbán made a surprise visit to China after similar trips last week to Russia and Ukraine aimed at discussing a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian conflict.

Orbán lauded China's "constructive and important initiatives" for achieving peace, describing Beijing as a stabilizing force amid global turbulence, according to CCTV.

(With inputs from agencies.)