Ukraine says China requested no strikes on Vladivostok during deputy PM visit

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry stated that China asked Kyiv to refrain from attacking Vladivostok during a deputy prime minister's visit, and that Kyiv took the request into account. This marks a rare direct diplomatic exchange between China and Ukraine on targeting Russian territory, potentially signaling Beijing's concern over escalation near its border. The claim is based on Ukrainian official statements; China's response is unconfirmed.