China Proposes Putin-Trump Summit to Facilitate Ukraine Peace Talks

China has proposed a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump to end the Ukraine war. The Wall Street Journal reports this initiative aims to facilitate peacekeeping efforts. This move comes amid China's ongoing calls for peace talks and its close ties to Russia.

In a significant diplomatic development, China has suggested a summit involving Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal.

This proposal emerges as Beijing faces pressure from Western nations to use its influence over Russia to end the crisis. Despite not being a direct party to the conflict, China has continually advocated for peace talks.

With the war nearing its third anniversary, the proposed meeting, which might take place in Saudi Arabia, represents a potential shift towards renewed peace negotiations that have stagnated since early in the conflict.

(With inputs from agencies.)