Russia and China’s foreign ministers discuss relations with the U.S. and the Ukraine situation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, to address various issues, including U.S. relations and the situation in Ukraine, as reported by the Russian foreign ministry on Thursday. The meeting took place during the G20 ministerial gathering in South Africa.

According to the ministry, both ministers acknowledged the positive development of political dialogue and practical cooperation between Russia and China, viewing it as a stabilizing influence amid ongoing global uncertainties.

Earlier on Thursday, the Russian state news agency TASS quoted Lavrov as stating that he would soon meet Wang again in Moscow. In late January, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed strategies for engaging with U.S. President Donald Trump, the potential for a peace agreement to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, and Moscow’s unwavering support for Beijing’s stance on Taiwan.