India, May 20 -- China has backed direct talks between Russia and Ukraine for a potential ceasefire. This comes after US President Donald Trump called on Russia and Ukraine to "immediately" begin direct talks and work towards a truce.

As per an AFP report, China's foreign ministry expressed its support for direct negotiations as the Russia-Ukraine war entered its third year.

"China supports all efforts aimed at achieving peace," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said, adding that Beijing "hoped that the parties concerned will carry on with the dialogue and negotiation".

After a two-hour phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump stated that Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin negotiati...