China's Diplomatic Success in Mediating Ukraine War Talks in Saudi Arabia

High-level peace talks hosted by Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and Russia yielded little progress in ending the war, but China's attendance at the summit was seen as a cause for optimism. China's presence demonstrated its support for diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, although skeptics question its ability to mediate between the opposing parties. The meeting was viewed as an opportunity for Ukraine to court non-Western nations and build engagement with the Global South. While China has expressed its desire to act as a mediator, it has also publicly supported Russia. The talks were criticized by Russia as a meaningless ultimatum.