Can facilitate but…: EU's top diplomat on China's role in Ukraine peace talks

China may not be suitable to mediate in the Ukraine-Russia conflict, but could assist in facilitating a peace deal, says EU's top diplomat.

China cannot be a mediator in the war in Ukraine but could play the role of facilitator to reach a peace deal with Russia, the European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Friday.

European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell. (AFP)

"China does not distinguish between aggressor and victim of aggression," Borrell added in a panel held at the Spanish capital Madrid.