Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov shake hands ahead of their meeting at the UN in New York. Photo: Reuters
Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov shake hands ahead of their meeting at the UN in New York. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

China repeats call for talks to end Ukraine war after Vladimir Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons

  • Foreign Minister Wang Yi expresses hope ‘all parties will not give up on dialogue’ in meeting with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov at the UN in New York
  • Beijing has tried to hold a balanced position but Russian leader may force it ‘to stay somewhat further away’ from him, one Chinese analyst says

Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov shake hands ahead of their meeting at the UN in New York. Photo: Reuters
Wang Yi and Sergey Lavrov shake hands ahead of their meeting at the UN in New York. Photo: Reuters
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