China News Service, Beijing, March 1 (Reporter Huang Yuqin) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference on March 1.

  A reporter asked: According to reports, on February 28, the Russian-Ukrainian delegation held negotiations in the border city of Gomel.

China has always expressed the hope that the two sides will seek a political solution to the Ukraine issue through peaceful negotiations.

What is your comment on the current negotiation situation?

  Wang Wenbin: China has always supported and encouraged all diplomatic efforts that are conducive to a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis, and welcomes the launch of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

We have noted that the two sides agreed to hold a new round of negotiations in the near future.

It is hoped that the two sides will continue the process of dialogue and negotiation, and seek a political solution that accommodates the legitimate security concerns of both sides, realizes common security in Europe, and is conducive to the long-term stability of Europe.

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