China's top diplomat Wang Yi, who is to visit Russia this week on the one-year anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine, called on February 20 for negotiations and peace for the sake of the world. "We would like a political solution to provide a peaceful and sustainable framework to Europe," Wang said during a stopover in Hungary. China regards Russia as an ally, counterbalancing U.S. global power, and has so far refrained from condemning the invasion of Ukraine while repeatedly urging for peace. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.