China calls for 'all parties' to agree in Ukraine peace talks in Washington

China on Monday called for “all parties” in the Washington peace talks to reach an agreement “as soon as possible,” urging participants to work toward a “fair, lasting, binding and acceptable” settlement. U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Ukrainian President Zelensky in Washington for talks, stating that issues such as Crimea and NATO membership are off the table.

Zelensky, who has opposed territorial concessions, is expected to meet Trump one-on-one before joining discussions with European leaders, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, according to the White House schedule.