BEIJING: Russia’s close ally China on Friday called for a ceasefire and peace talks to end the ongoing war in Ukraine and opposed the use of nuclear weapons and biological weapons. Strongly protested. In addition, China also underlined Russia’s legitimate concerns regarding respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security.
“Comprehensive, Just and Lasting Peace” in Ukraine” China and India abstained from voting on the UN General Assembly resolution outlining the need for China to release a 12-point document outlining its stance on the Ukraine war amid efforts to maintain closer ties with Russia. Prior to the release of this document, on February 22, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi visited Russia and during this, he met Russian President Vladimir Putin.
China has not yet condemned Russia for its attack on Ukraine and has close political, trade, and military ties with Moscow. China has expressed its position on Ukraine in the form of a “ceasefire”, global support for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the war, respect for Ukraine’s sovereignty, and Russia’s legitimate security concerns, and Outlined China’s opposition to the use or threat of nuclear and biological weapons.
A document released here by China’s Foreign Ministry said, “There should be a stop to hostilities. No one benefits from strife and war. All parties should remain rational and exercise restraint, avoid fanning the flames and raising tensions, and prevent the crisis from escalating further or getting out of control.
He called for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine “as soon as possible”. It is noteworthy that the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday passed a non-binding resolution demanding Russia to end the war in Ukraine and withdraw its forces, and India and China were among the 32 countries that supported the resolution in the 193-member General Assembly. But did not vote. There were 141 votes in favor of the motion and seven against it.
