China condemns the shooting incident in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
Unknown gunmen fired at tourists on Tuesday in Indian-controlled Kashmir, killing at least 25 people.
"We have noted the relevant reports and strongly condemn the attack. China firmly opposes all forms of terrorism. We mourn the victims of the incident and express our sincere sympathies to the bereaved families and the injured," said Guo.
China condemns shooting in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Russia and Ukraine have expressed their willingness to hold peace talks for a ceasefire agreement, but each has a different premise, according to officials of the two countries.
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin supports the conclusion of a long-term ceasefire agreement with Ukraine, but a series of detailed issues need to be resolved before that.
Russia has confirmed its willingness to negotiate directly with Ukraine without any preconditions, but Ukraine did not explicitly indicate whether it was ready for this, Peskov said.
Russia needs to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine rather than the United States, and Ukraine should be the other party promoting the peace process, he said.
Peskov reaffirmed that Russia still prioritizes achieving the goals of the special military operation, but it would be even better if they could be achieved peacefully.
On the same day, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on social media that Ukraine is ready to engage in peace talks in any form as soon as it sees that Russia is ready to embark on a "difficult path to peace".
Sybiha said Russia could demonstrate its willingness for peace talks by agreeing to a "genuine ceasefire" of at least 30 days.
Ukraine will do the same if Russia is prepared to implement a 60-day or even 90-day ceasefire, he said.
Russia, Ukraine willing to hold peace talks but with different premises
