Event Brief
Russian envoy backs China on Strait of Hormuz ceasefire
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Mikhail Ulyanov said Russia shares China’s call for a permanent ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Mikhail Ulyanov
WHAT: Supported China’s position that a permanent ceasefire is needed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 12:28 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He was reacting to remarks by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calling for a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire between the United States and Iran.
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