China Backs Ceasefire Efforts After Putin-Trump Talks on Ukraine Conflict
China supports ceasefire initiatives in the Russia-Ukraine conflict following Putin-Trump discussions, reiterating commitment to peace through dialogue.
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Trump, Putin Push for Ceasefire in Ukraine Conflict
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