Chinese FM says Ukraine crisis peace talks should begin as soon as possible

China calls for peace, dialogue and de-escalation of the Ukraine crisis, but efforts for peace talks have been repeatedly undermined, Chinese foreign minister said at a press conference on Tuesday.

The crisis, which has come to a "critical juncture", is in essence an eruption of the problem built up in the security governance of Europe, Qin Gang pointed out, calling for starting peace talks as soon as possible and respecting legitimate security concerns of all parties. This is the right way to achieve durable security in Europe, according to Chinese foreign minister.