China in call for global push to bring war to an end

Viktor Orban has said he is on a ‘peace mission’. (Valeriy Sharifulin/AP)

Simina Mistreanu

Chinese president Xi Jinping called on world powers to help Russia and Ukraine resume direct dialogue during a meeting yesterday with Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

Mr Orban made a surprise visit to China after similar trips last week to Russia and Ukraine to discuss prospects for a peaceful settlement of the more than two-year war.