Russia-Ukraine war: Vladimir Putin backs China’s peace plan, says it understands the root causes

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Russia and China proclaimed a “no limits” relationship just days before Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, but Beijing has so far avoided providing actual weapons and ammunition for Russia’s war effort. read more Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting at the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing.Credit: Reuters Photo China’s plan and further “principles” made public by President Xi Jinping last month took account of factors behind the conflict, Russian President Vladimir Putin said as he backed its proposed plan for a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine crisis....