Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev of Russia’s Federation Council commented on the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ plan for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict. He argued that the Chinese proposal has clear strengths, notably its departure from Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s so‑called peace formula.
Kosachev published on his Telegram channel that the Chinese plan to end the conflict peacefully is commendable in many respects and markedly different from the so‑called Zelensky plan. He emphasized that the distinctions between the two approaches are substantial and, in his view, highlight the value of Beijing’s initiative.
The document released by the People’s Republic of China outlines a framework with twelve articles that advocate honoring the sovereignty of all states, halting the arms race, ceasing hostilities, and resuming negotiations for peace.
In response to the plan, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated that he and the alliance remain unconvinced by China’s stance and expressed concern about its potential implications for trust among partners.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested Beijing was aligning more with Russia on the Ukraine issue, noting that China has proposed broad principles rather than a concrete peace plan for Ukraine.
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland noted that Washington is open to negotiations on Ukraine within the framework of Ukraine’s own ten‑point peace plan. She indicated that discussions would need to be grounded in Kyiv’s stated terms and conditions.
In November 2022, the Ukrainian president unveiled a ten‑point peace framework during a G20 meeting, outlining the core conditions for any potential resolution to the conflict.