China supports Russia’s initiative to deploy UN mission to eastern Ukraine

China supported Russia’s proposal to deploy a United Nations mission to the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang said.

"Yes, now the UN Security Council is discussing the respective draft resolution submitted by Russia. China supports all proposals and decisions that may encourage political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis," TASS cited the diplomat as saying.

The Russian-drafted resolution concerning the UN mission to Ukraine, is currently under consideration at the UN Security Council.