European officials who read the document and wished to remain anonymous said the plan is expected to include calls for a ceasefire and a halt to arms supplies to Ukraine.

As emphasized, the plan "caused skepticism in the United States and Europe."

US Vice President Kamala Harris said earlier that Washington is concerned about the improvement in relations between China and Russia after the start of a special operation in Ukraine.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov argued that Moscow and Beijing are working to strengthen their strategic partnership.