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China has called for a cease-fire between Ukraine and Russia, according to a proposal released by its foreign ministry Thursday evening. The 12-point plan, which was issued at 9 a.m. Friday local time, comes after nearly a year of China serving as one of Moscow's closest allies while attempting to play neutral in the Russia-Ukraine war. Chinese President Xi Jinping also plans to deliver a "peace speech" before the United Nations on Friday, marking the one-year anniversary of Russia's invasion. The peace proposal includes plans to uphold the sovereignty of both forces, abandon a "Cold War mentality" and ensure that...
