Chinese President Xi Jinping and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán dove into high-stakes talks about resolving the Ukraine crisis during their meeting in Beijing this week. The leaders shared a rare diplomatic alignment amid global tensions, with Orbán briefing Xi on his recent visits to both Ukraine and Russia.
Three Rules for Peace 🌱
Xi emphasized China’s push for de-escalation, urging adherence to three key principles:
🚫 No expansion of the battlefield
🚫 No escalation of fighting
🚫 No party should “fan the flames”
The Chinese president stressed that major powers must act as peace accelerators, not blockers, to create “suitable conditions” for direct talks between conflicting parties. “China and Hungary are on the same page,” Xi added, hinting at future collaboration with Budapest and other stakeholders.
Why It Matters 🔍
With global food and energy markets reeling from the conflict, Xi’s call for an early ceasefire signals China’s growing role as a diplomatic bridgebuilder. Will this momentum lead to a breakthrough? 🌉 Stay tuned.
