On Tuesday, December 2, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Russian officials in Moscow for strategic security talks while President Putin hosted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy and Jared Kushner to discuss a Ukraine peace plan.
Wang Yi Meets Russian Leaders in Moscow
On Tuesday, December 2, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu in Moscow for a strategic security consultation.
Twenty‑First Russian‑Chinese Security Consultation
The meeting was part of the 20th round of Russian‑Chinese consultations on strategic security. Discussions emphasised deepening intelligence cooperation.
Putin Hosts Trump Envoy and Jared Kushner on Ukraine Plan
That same day, President Vladimir Putin met former U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to discuss a Ukraine peace plan and a proposal to end the war.
Unresolved Moscow‑Kyiv Negotiations
Press leaks indicate that Russia has not yet reached agreement on control over Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia, nor on Ukraine’s willingness to accept NATO accession, security guarantees, or limits on its armed forces.
Putin’s Firm Stance on Donbas
Before the talks, Putin stated Russia would halt military action until Ukrainian soldiers entered Donbas, a position Russian commentators believe is unlikely to change.
Putin’s Warning to Europe
During his remarks to the U.S. delegation, Putin said, “We do not want to fight Europe. I have said it 100 times. However, if Europe decides to fight and it begins, we are ready, even now.”