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Still, Putin made it clear in televised remarks as the two men sat down shortly after Xi’s red-carpet arrival that he was open to discussing China’s proposed Ukraine peace plan. “We have considered your proposals for settlement of the Ukraine crisis. Of course, we will have an opportunity to discuss this. We know you are basing this on principle of fairness and upholding the principle of international law,” said Putin, who referred to Xi as his “dear friend”. China’s 12-point peace plan announced in February calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine but not the withdrawal of Russian troops. The plan...
