The Chinese proposal for ending the conflict in Ukraine in terms of ensuring security to both counties corresponds to the approach taken by Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Izvestia newspaper in an interview, while answering questions about Moscow's possible return to the New START treaty.
On Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry published a position paper that called for peace negotiations while pleading with all parties to prevent nuclear escalation. The 12-point has been rejected by Kiev.