At the recent Putin-Trump summit in Alaska, reports surfaced suggesting that China could be considered as one of the guarantors of Ukraine’s security in the event of a ceasefire agreement. According to Axios, citing informed sources, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine and specifically named China as a potential guarantor.
This development highlights Moscow’s preference for alternatives to Western-led or NATO-linked arrangements, as the inclusion of NATO troops in such security mechanisms remains a point of contention for Russia.
Responding to these reports at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated Beijing’s consistent stance on the Ukraine crisis. She emphasised that China will continue to encourage peace negotiations and dialogue in its way, working toward a political settlement rather than direct military involvement.
The mention of China as a guarantor signals its growing role in global diplomacy while underscoring Russia’s inclination to seek support outside Western security frameworks. However, Beijing remains cautious, prioritising its established position of neutrality and advocacy for dialogue over direct commitments.
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