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Ukrainian Minister Visits Beijing Amid Tensions with Russia

12/18/2025

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Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya arrived in Beijing on December 18 to hold talks with Chinese officials.
The visit marks a rare Ukraine-China exchange amid accusations that China supports Russia.
Kyslytsya posted on social media a busy schedule and said he would meet Chinese diplomats and United States Ambassador to China David Perdue.
China maintains neutrality on the war and advocates for peace talks.
China respects territorial integrity.

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Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya arrived in Beijing on December 18 to hold talks with Chinese officials.
The visit marks a rare Ukraine-China exchange amid accusations that China supports Russia.
Kyslytsya posted on social media a busy schedule and said he would meet Chinese diplomats and United States Ambassador to China David Perdue.
China maintains neutrality on the war and advocates for peace talks.
China respects territorial integrity.