Editor's note: As the Ukraine crisis enters its ninth day, Russia and Ukraine have reached an understanding on creating humanitarian corridors to evacuate civilians in the second round of talks in Belarus. With the world's attention now focused on Ukraine, China Daily readers call for a peaceful settlement through dialogue and negotiations to de-escalate tensions. They say sanctions will not solve problems but only intensify the situation.

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The continuous eastward expansion of NATO is presented by Russia as a threat to its vital national security. Russia and Ukraine both have their own positions and views, but in my opinion, there is simply nothing far more important than peace between the human races.