China releases 12-point position paper on 1-year anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine

Peace talks are the “only viable solution” to ending the Ukraine crisis, Beijing said in a position paper released on February 24, 2023, marking the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 12-point paper called for steps to avoid the conflict in Ukraine from worsening, and opposed the use of nuclear weapons and sanctions while reiterating China’s long-standing support for a ceasefire and talks.