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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

China and Russia coordinate diplomatic push for Middle East ceasefire

Apr 15, 2026 07:05 PM CT Moscow, Russia diplomacy,ceasefire,China,Russia,Middle East

Summary

Chinese and Russian ambassadors reaffirmed joint support for a political resolution to the Middle East conflict, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. This diplomatic alignment highlights the growing role of non-Western powers in shaping the conflict's trajectory and potentially influencing negotiations between Iran, Israel, and their respective proxies.

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Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui also added that Beijing and Moscow stand for resolving the conflict politically through talks and call for an immediate cessation of hostilities

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Russia NEUTRAL

Joined China in calling for political resolution and immediate cessation of hostilities

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