China's peace efforts in Ukraine met with resistance over territorial concessions.

Ukraine's foreign minister has told China's special envoy that the country will not accept a peace plan that involves giving up territory to Russia. China, a close ally of Moscow, has not publicly condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The meeting came as Turkey extended a UN-backed deal to allow Ukraine grain shipments via the Black Sea, which are crucial for ensuring supplies on global grain markets. Beijing's envoy is seeking to promote Beijing-led negotiations to resolve the conflict and has been criticised for refusing to condemn the Kremlin's attack on its neighbour.