China Tells Ukraine Time Not Yet Ripe for Peace Talks to End War ========== China has told Ukraine that the time is not yet ripe for peace talks to end the war; The statement comes as Ukraine seeks international support to counter Russia's aggression; China has been cautious in its approach to the conflict, maintaining a neutral stance; The war in Ukraine has been ongoing since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea; Ukraine has accused Russia of supporting separatist movements in the eastern part of the country; The conflict has resulted in thousands of deaths and displacement of people; Ukraine has been seeking support from Western countries to pressure Russia into ending the war; China's statement indicates that it is not yet ready to take a more active role in resolving the conflict; The reference ID for this message is not provided. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-24/china-tells-ukraine-time-not-yet-ripe-for-peace-talks-to-end-war