Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), said the following at a briefing session on the Russia-Ukraine conflict at the UN Security Council on March 17: "Keeping the negotiations going means there is a chance for ceasefire, and that there is a chance for a peaceful future. China remains committed to promoting peace through negotiations. We support the UN and the parties concerned in vigorously carrying out good offices. We also hope that all parties will do more to facilitate peace talks, and not to add fuel to fire."