Tue Apr 01 02:16:12 UTC 2025: ## China Expresses Optimism as US and Russia Take First Steps Towards Normalized Relations

**Moscow, April 1, 2025** – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has expressed optimism regarding the nascent improvement in US-Russia relations, stating that initial steps toward normalization are a positive development for global stability. During a three-day visit to Moscow for strategic cooperation talks, Mr. Wang, speaking to Russia’s RIA state news agency, highlighted the importance of building upon this progress.

Mr. Wang’s comments come amidst ongoing uncertainty surrounding the partial ceasefire in Ukraine and amidst critical remarks from US President Donald Trump toward both Russian and Ukrainian leadership. Despite this backdrop, Mr. Wang emphasized China’s continued calls for peace talks and its willingness to play a constructive role in resolving the conflict, particularly in collaboration with Global South nations.

While acknowledging the limited nature of the progress made between the US and Russia, Mr. Wang stressed the importance of continued effort. He further reiterated China’s readiness to contribute to a resolution of the Ukraine conflict, although past peacemaking efforts have yielded limited results.

This statement follows a deepening strategic partnership between China and Russia, solidified by multiple meetings between Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The two leaders agreed in May 2024 to further enhance their cooperation on issues including Taiwan, Ukraine, and their mutual rival, the United States. Mr. Wang’s visit to Moscow includes meetings with President Putin and his Russian counterpart, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Mr. Wang emphasized the shared responsibility of China and Russia in maintaining global peace, given their status as major world powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council. His visit underscores the continuing close ties between Moscow and Beijing, even as the conflict in Ukraine persists.

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