China may become a participant in the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine after the end of the current conflict. This was reported by the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag on March 22, 2025, citing sources in the diplomatic circles of the European Union. According to the publication, representatives of the PRC held a series of informal consultations in Brussels, during which they inquired about the position of European countries regarding the possible involvement of China in such an initiative. Diplomats in the EU capital noted that this step is at the discussion stage, but is already arousing keen interest in the context of settling the situation in Eastern Europe.

According to the newspaper's sources, China's participation in the peacekeeping contingent could play a key role in changing Russia's position on the issue of deploying international forces on Ukrainian territory. According to European diplomats, Beijing's presence in the "coalition of the willing" — an informal association of countries willing to support a peacekeeping operation — could increase the chances that Moscow would agree to such a format. At the same time, it is emphasized that the topic remains extremely sensitive. The issue requires careful consideration, since any actions in this direction depend on agreements between all parties to the conflict, including Russia and Ukraine, as well as on the position of international organizations such as the UN.

Meanwhile, the idea of ​​deploying peacekeepers in Ukraine is not new. Back in 2024, a number of Western leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, raised the issue of possibly sending an international contingent to ensure security in the event of a ceasefire.