China Urges Russia, Ukraine to Hold Talks, Warns Against Using Nuclear Weapons
1 year, 9 months ago

China Urges Russia, Ukraine to Hold Talks, Warns Against Using Nuclear Weapons

News 18  

China called on Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict. “All parties should support Russia and Ukraine in working in the same direction and resuming direct dialogue as quickly as possible,” China said in the document, released on the foreign ministry’s website. The United States immediately criticised the paper, with President Joe Biden’s national security advisor saying the war “could end tomorrow if Russia stopped attacking Ukraine and withdrew its forces”. A readout following the meeting published by Chinese state news agency Xinhua quoted Wang saying China was willing to “deepen political trust” and “strengthen strategic coordination” with Russia. “We’ll draw some conclusions after we see the specifics of what they offer… We would like to have a meeting with China.” Friday’s document showed Beijing “clearly views the conflict in Ukraine as a product of what it says is Cold War mentality and an outdated European security architecture”, said Manoj Kewalramani, China expert at the Takshashila Institution in Bengaluru, India.

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Nobel laureate warns Putin about danger of nuclear weapons
2 weeks ago

Nobel laureate warns Putin about danger of nuclear weapons

Raw Story  

This year's Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Japan's atomic bomb survivors' group Nihon Hidankyo, on Monday urged Russia to stop issuing nuclear threats in a bid to prevail in its war in Ukraine. "President Putin, I don't think he truly understands what nuclear weapons are for human beings," said Terumi Tanaka, the 92-year-old co-chair of Nihon Hidankyo and a survivor of …

China urges ‘restraint’ after Putin issues fresh nuclear threat over Ukraine’s ATACMS missile attack
1 month ago

China urges ‘restraint’ after Putin issues fresh nuclear threat over Ukraine’s ATACMS missile attack

Firstpost  

Amid rising Russia-West tension after Ukraine fired US-made ATACMS missiles, China has appealed for “calm” and “restraint” as Putin issued fresh nuclear threat in an indication of the worsening of the crisis. Reuters China on Wednesday urged “calm” and “restraint” after Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a nuclear threat and Ukraine fired longer-range US missiles at its territory for the …

Russia threatens nuclear response
1 month ago

Russia threatens nuclear response

ABC  

Sally Sara: ABC Listen, podcasts, radio, news, music and more. Kathleen Ferguson: Australia's Acting Prime Minister, Richard Marles, says Russia has gone too far. Luke Siddham Dundon: The ABC has heard of plans among Israel's top brass to try and end the war by starving and intensifying its siege in Gaza's north. Sally Sara: That's Senior business correspondent Peter Ryan …

Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden’s arms decision for Ukraine
1 month ago

Putin lowers the threshold for using his nuclear arsenal after Biden’s arms decision for Ukraine

Associated Press  

President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday formally lowered the threshold for Russia’s use of its nuclear weapons, a move that follows U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to let Ukraine strike targets inside Russian territory with American-supplied longer-range missiles. Asked Tuesday if a Ukrainian attack with longer-range U.S. missiles could potentially trigger a nuclear response, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov answered affirmatively, pointing …

US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Woodward book says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, Woodward book says

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: Months into Russia’s war in Ukraine, the United States had intelligence pointing to “highly sensitive, credible conversations inside the Kremlin” that President Vladimir Putin was seriously considering using nuclear weapons to avoid major battlefield losses, journalist Bob Woodward reported in his new book, “War.” The US intelligence pointed to a 50% chance that Putin would use tactical nukes if …

US Warns Putin Not to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine: New Book Reveals Sensitive Conversations
2 months, 2 weeks ago

US Warns Putin Not to Use Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine: New Book Reveals Sensitive Conversations

Associated Press  

US scrambled to urge Putin not to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine, according to a new book by Bob Woodward. The intelligence pointed to a 50% chance that Putin would use tactical nukes if Ukrainian forces surrounded 30,000 Russian troops in the southern city of Kherson, the book says. Biden reached out to Putin directly in a message, warning of …

China, Brazil urge against nuclear threats over Ukraine
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China, Brazil urge against nuclear threats over Ukraine

The Hindu  

China and Brazil led a joint call Friday against any use or threat of nuclear weapons over Ukraine, in a thinly veiled criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin's sabre-rattling. "We call on refraining from the use or the threat of weapons of mass destruction, particularly nuclear weapons and chemical and biological weapons," said a joint statement issued at the United …

Russia revisits nuclear doctrine to allow attacks on non-nuclear states in response to Western weapons in Ukraine
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia revisits nuclear doctrine to allow attacks on non-nuclear states in response to Western weapons in Ukraine

ABC  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has broadened the remit of his nuclear doctrine to fend off Western-supported attacks in the Ukraine war, threatening to use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear-armed nations even if not attacked by them. Mr Putin said under the lowered threshold, Russia could deploy nuclear bombs even if it was struck with conventional weapons, and that Moscow would consider …

Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West over Ukraine
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Putin lowers threshold of nuclear response as he issues new warnings to the West over Ukraine

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — In a strong, new warning to the West, President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that any nation’s conventional attack on Russia that is supported by a nuclear power will be considered a joint attack on his country. Speaking at a meeting of Russia’s Security Council that considered changes in the doctrine, Putin announced that a revised version of the …

'Russia would consider using nuclear weapons if...': Putin warns West over Ukraine during 'secret meeting'
2 months, 4 weeks ago

'Russia would consider using nuclear weapons if...': Putin warns West over Ukraine during 'secret meeting'

India TV News  

Moscow: President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia could use nuclear weapons if it was attacked by any state and that any conventional attack on Russia that was supported by a nuclear power would be considered to be a joint attack. "The conditions for Russia's transition to the use of nuclear weapons are also clearly fixed," Putin said, adding …

Russia says it will change nuclear doctrine because of Western role in Ukraine
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia says it will change nuclear doctrine because of Western role in Ukraine

ABC  

Russia will make changes to its doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons in response to what it regards as Western escalation in the war in Ukraine, state media quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Sunday. Some hawks among Russia's military analysts have urged Mr Putin to lower the threshold for nuclear use in order to "sober …

Beijing raises concerns over US considering China as a nuclear threat
4 months ago

Beijing raises concerns over US considering China as a nuclear threat

China Daily  

The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington, US, March 2, 2022. Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat. The US has, in recent years, continuously …

Putin often cites Russia’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin often cites Russia’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?

Associated Press  

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, President Vladimir Putin and other Kremlin voices have frequently threatened the West with its nuclear arsenal. “If somebody’s actions threaten our sovereignty and territorial integrity, we consider it possible to use all means at our disposal.” Now Russian hawks are urging him to change the doctrine to lower the threshold for using nuclear weapons, …

China slams NATO’s ‘provocations, lies, smears’ over its Russia ties
5 months, 1 week ago

China slams NATO’s ‘provocations, lies, smears’ over its Russia ties

Al Jazeera  

NATO accuses China of playing a key role in Russia’s war in Ukraine and expresses concern over its nuclear and space capabilities. China has warned NATO against “provoking confrontation” over its ties with Russia after the Western military alliance accused Beijing of being a “decisive enabler” of Moscow’s war against Ukraine. A spokesperson for Beijing’s mission to the European Union …

Russia and Ukraine footing bill for US' bloody game
5 months, 1 week ago

Russia and Ukraine footing bill for US' bloody game

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY The Russia-Ukraine conflict has taken an increasingly ugly turn in recent weeks as both sides appear to be intent on including civilians and civilian infrastructure among their attack targets to try and inflict as heavy losses as possible on each other. Both sides should realize that as immovable neighbors their conflict, for which they have already paid …

China rejects NATO charge of 'decisive enabler' in Ukraine war, tells it not to create 'chaos' in Asia
5 months, 1 week ago

China rejects NATO charge of 'decisive enabler' in Ukraine war, tells it not to create 'chaos' in Asia

India TV News  

Beijing: China on Thursday rejected NATO's charge of being a "decisive enabler" of Russia's Ukraine war and accused the transatlantic alliance of seeking security at the expense of others. Allies of NATO, who are currently in Washington to celebrate the alliance's 75th anniversary, made their sharpest rebuke of China by expressing concerns over its deepening ties with Russia, calling Beijing …

Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he’s also keeping his options open
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin sees no need for nuclear weapons to win in Ukraine. But he’s also keeping his options open

Associated Press  

The message to NATO from President Vladimir Putin was simple and stark: Don’t go too far in providing military support for Ukraine, or you’ll risk a conflict with Russia that could quickly turn nuclear. “It mustn’t be treated in a light, superficial way,” Putin said in June, reaffirming that Russia’s nuclear doctrine calls for using atomic weapons if it perceives …

With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine
6 months ago

With its new pact with North Korea, Russia raises the stakes with the West over Ukraine

Associated Press  

Behind the smiles, the balloons and the red-carpet pageantry of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to North Korea last week, a strong signal came through: In the spiraling confrontation with the U.S. and its allies over Ukraine, the Russian leader is willing to challenge Western interests like never before. “His language in North Korea -- where he denounced the United States …

U.S. and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan
6 months ago

U.S. and China hold first informal nuclear talks in 5 years, eyeing Taiwan

Hindustan Times  

HONG KONG - The United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks in March for the first time in five years, with Beijing's representatives telling U.S. counterparts that they would not resort to atomic threats over Taiwan, according to two American delegates who attended. "They told the U.S. side that they were absolutely convinced that they are able to …

Putin says 'no need' to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine as US ramps up aid
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin says 'no need' to use nuclear weapons for victory in Ukraine as US ramps up aid

India TV News  

St Petersburg: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday asserted that Russia has no need to use nuclear weapons for a military victory in Ukraine, the strongest signal by the Kremlin that the ongoing conflict might not escalate into a nuclear war. Western countries were concerned after Putin repeatedly said that Russia would use nuclear weapons if necessary to defend itself, …

Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Putin warns West over Ukraine armaments, nuclear arsenal

Al Jazeera  

Russian president reiterates in news conference that attacking NATO countries is a ‘crazy’ idea but warns against Ukraine interference. This should not be taken lightly, superficially.” Attack on NATO ‘rubbish’ Putin also took the opportunity once again to brush aside fears that Russia could attack countries in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Total rubbish.” Putin issues warning over Russia strikes …

China denies fuelling Russia-Ukraine war tensions, says it supports peace
6 months, 2 weeks ago

China denies fuelling Russia-Ukraine war tensions, says it supports peace

Al Jazeera  

Comments come after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia and China of attempting to undermine Swiss peace summit. China has said it believes “all efforts” should be recognised in supporting peace measures around the Russia-Ukraine war, rejecting accusations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that it was trying with Russia to undermine this month’s planned peace summit in Switzerland. “Russia, using …

China-Russia relations only promote peace
7 months, 1 week ago

China-Russia relations only promote peace

China Daily  

Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, which concluded on Friday, was filled with important symbolism and messages, with the two sides releasing a joint statement saying they would further strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era and advocate for democratization of international relations. However, to fulfill their narrow geopolitical goals, which include weakening Russia, curbing China's development …

‘Genuine desire’: Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war
7 months, 1 week ago

‘Genuine desire’: Putin backs China peace plan to end Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Isolated Putin is to meet Xi to rally support for war, but cautious China is wary of punitive measures from the West. President Vladimir Putin has signalled approval of China’s plan as a “genuine desire” to end the war in Ukraine as he travels to Beijing to shore up support from his vital international partner. In an interview with China’s …

'Vladimir Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took his statement out of context': Kremlin
9 months, 1 week ago

'Vladimir Putin didn't threaten to use nuclear weapons, US took his statement out of context': Kremlin

India TV News  

Moscow: The Kremlin said on Thursday that comments on nuclear weapons that Russian President Vladimir Putin made in an interview with state media did not constitute a threat to use them, and accused the US of deliberately taking the remarks out of context. Commenting on Putin's words, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters that Washington understood that the Russian …

How Putin has ramped up his nuclear war rhetoric: As Vladimir once again speaks of Armageddon, the increasingly alarming threats he has made to nuke the West since invading Ukraine
9 months, 1 week ago

How Putin has ramped up his nuclear war rhetoric: As Vladimir once again speaks of Armageddon, the increasingly alarming threats he has made to nuke the West since invading Ukraine

Daily Mail  

Russian President Vladimir Putin today confirmed his readiness for nuclear war should the US deploy troops to war-torn Ukraine - the latest in a series of warnings he has delivered to the West in the two years since he launched his invasion. Pictured - Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bombers and Mig-31I fighters armed with hypersonic Dagger missiles The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic …

‘Russia ready for nuclear war over Ukraine’, says Vladimir Putin
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Russia ready for nuclear war over Ukraine’, says Vladimir Putin

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned the West that Moscow was technically ready for nuclear war. Responding to a question whether the country was ready for a nuclear war, Putin told the Rossiya-1 television and news agency RIA said, “From a military-technical point of view, we are, of course, ready.” The United States understood that if it deployed American …

Putin warns West, says Russia is ready for nuclear war if US sends troops to Ukraine
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin warns West, says Russia is ready for nuclear war if US sends troops to Ukraine

India TV News  

Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday warned Western countries that Russia is technically ready for nuclear war and it would be considered a significant escalation of the war if the United States decides to send troops to Ukraine. However, the Kremlin leader said the nuclear war scenario was not "rushing" up and there was no need for the use …

Russia is ready for nuclear war, Putin warns the West
9 months, 1 week ago

Russia is ready for nuclear war, Putin warns the West

The Telegraph  

Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the United States sent troops to Ukraine, it would be considered a significant escalation of the war. Putin, speaking just days before a March 15-17 election, which is certain to give him another six years in power, said the nuclear war scenario …

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened
9 months, 1 week ago

Putin warns again that Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty is threatened

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an interview with Russian media in Moscow on Tuesday. President Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to use nuclear weapons if its sovereignty or independence is threatened, issuing another blunt warning to the West before an election in which he’s all but certain to secure another six-year term. When asked for U.N. Secretary-General António …

'Weapons exist to be used': Putin warns West, says ready for nuclear war
9 months, 1 week ago

'Weapons exist to be used': Putin warns West, says ready for nuclear war

India Today  

President Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the US sent troops to Ukraine it would be considered a significant escalation of the war. Putin, speaking just days before a March 15-17 election which is certain to give him another six years in power, said the nuclear war scenario …

Putin Warns West of Risk of Nuclear War in Annual Address
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin Warns West of Risk of Nuclear War in Annual Address

Live Mint  

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned of a growing risk of global war as well as the use of nuclear weapons, as he ramped up his bellicose rhetoric in his annual parliamentary address and vowed to press forward with his assault on Ukraine. As Moscow’s forces take the upper hand on the battlefield and U.S. military support for Kyiv has stalled, …

Vladimir Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war, says Moscow can strike Western targets
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin warns West of risk of nuclear war, says Moscow can strike Western targets

ABC  

President Vladimir Putin has told Western countries they risked provoking a nuclear war if they sent troops to fight in Ukraine, warning that Moscow had the weapons to strike targets in the West. He prefaced his nuclear warning with a specific reference to an idea, floated by French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday, of European NATO members sending ground troops …

Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space
10 months ago

Putin says Russia has no intention of putting nuclear weapons in space

Al Jazeera  

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Moscow has no intention of deploying nuclear weapons in space, claiming that the country has only developed space capabilities similar to those of the US. Putin’s statement on Tuesday follows the White House claim last week that Russia has obtained a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon capability, although such a weapon is not operational yet. …

China preparing to test new generation nuclear weapons? Here’s satellite images
1 year ago

China preparing to test new generation nuclear weapons? Here’s satellite images

Live Mint  

The Israel-Hamas or the Russia-Ukraine war are some visible examples of the changing geopolitical order owing to tensions between various nations. “All the evidence points to China making preparations that would let it resume nuclear tests,” Tong Zhao, a nuclear expert told the New York Times. China making preparations that would let it resume nuclear tests The experts suggest that …

China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report says
1 year, 2 months ago

China is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal faster than previous projections, a US report says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A Pentagon report on China’s military power says Beijing is exceeding previous projections of how quickly it is building up its nuclear weapons arsenal and is “almost certainly” learning lessons from Russia’s war in Ukraine about what a conflict over Taiwan might look like. The report released Thursday also warns that China may be pursuing a new intercontinental …

Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi meet in Beijing and call for close policy coordination
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian President Putin and Chinese leader Xi meet in Beijing and call for close policy coordination

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The leaders of Russia and China met Wednesday in Beijing and called for close foreign policy coordination, as concerns grow about possible conflicts with the West over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine and Beijing’s rising threats against Taiwan. At their morning meeting, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin discussed trade and the 10th anniversary of Xi’s trademark Belt and …

Russia's possession of nuclear arms is response to threats, Lavrov says
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia's possession of nuclear arms is response to threats, Lavrov says

India Today  

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that possession of nuclear weapons protects the country from security threats and Moscow keeps reminding the West of risks to prevent a conflict of nuclear powers. "The possession of nuclear arms is today the only possible response to some of the significant external threats to the security of our country," Lavrov said in an …

China’s defense minister promises to boost cooperation with Russian ally Belarus
1 year, 4 months ago

China’s defense minister promises to boost cooperation with Russian ally Belarus

Associated Press  

TALLINN, Estonia — Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu on Thursday visited Belarus and said his country would increase military cooperation with Russia’s neighbor and ally, where Moscow is deploying tactical nuclear weapons. Shangfu met with strongman President Alexander Lukashenko in Minsk and said “the purpose of my visit to Belarus is precisely the implementation of important agreements at the level …

China defends trade with Russia after the US says equipment used in Ukraine might have been exported
1 year, 4 months ago

China defends trade with Russia after the US says equipment used in Ukraine might have been exported

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The Chinese government defended its dealings with Russia as “normal economic and trade cooperation” Friday after a United States intelligence report said Beijing possibly provided equipment used in Ukraine that might have military applications. The latest report cited Russian customs data that showed Chinese state-owned military contractors supplied navigation equipment, fighter jet parts, drones and other goods, but …

U.S. wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control in post-treaty world

The Hindu  

The White House is ready to have talks with Russia without preconditions about a future nuclear arms control framework even as it is enacting countermeasures in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to suspend the last nuclear arms control treaty between the two countries. Putin announced in February he was suspending Russia’s cooperation with the New START Treaty's provisions …

Japan adopts new sanctions on Russia, criticises its deal to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 6 months ago

Japan adopts new sanctions on Russia, criticises its deal to deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus

The Hindu  

Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to Russian military-related organisations. Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters the Cabinet approval shows Japan is in step with the rest of the Group of Seven countries that agreed during their summit in …

China and Russia are increasing their military collaboration, Japan’s foreign minister warns
1 year, 7 months ago

China and Russia are increasing their military collaboration, Japan’s foreign minister warns

Associated Press  

STOCKHOLM — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi expressed concern Saturday about Russian and Chinese military cooperation in Asia and said the security situation in Europe could not be separated from that in the Indo-Pacific region since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Speaking at a meeting of European and Indo-Pacific foreign ministers in Sweden, Hayashi said Russia’s war in Ukraine had …

Chinese help for Russia in Ukraine war would be an historic mistake, NATO head says
1 year, 8 months ago

Chinese help for Russia in Ukraine war would be an historic mistake, NATO head says

ABC  

Any Chinese supply of lethal aid to Russia for the war in Ukraine would be a "historic mistake with profound implications", NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. Key points: Mr Stoltenberg says Mr Putin's statements about not deploying nuclear weapons outside Russia is an "empty promise" Mr Stoltenberg says Russia is becoming increasingly dependent on China partly due to sanctions …

NATO and Ukraine criticise Vladimir Putin for plan to place nuclear weapons in Belarus
1 year, 8 months ago

NATO and Ukraine criticise Vladimir Putin for plan to place nuclear weapons in Belarus

ABC  

NATO has criticised Vladimir Putin for what it called his "dangerous and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric, one day after the Russian president said he would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Key points: Russia has announced plans to store nuclear weapons in Belarus Ukraine called for a meeting of the UN Security Council in response Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council …

Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible, says Nato
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia's nuclear rhetoric is dangerous and irresponsible, says Nato

India Today  

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation on Sunday criticised Russia for its "dangerous and irresponsible" nuclear rhetoric, a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia would station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. We have not seen any changes in Russia's nuclear posture that would lead us to adjust our own," a Nato spokesperson said. READ | Tensions on the rise …

Japan’s PM offers Ukraine support as China’s Xi backs Russia
1 year, 9 months ago

Japan’s PM offers Ukraine support as China’s Xi backs Russia

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a surprise visit Tuesday to Kyiv, engaging in dueling diplomacy with Asian rival President Xi Jinping of China, who met in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin to promote Beijing’s peace proposal for Ukraine that Western nations have all but dismissed as a non-starter. “It looks like the West indeed intends to …

China foreign minister in rare call with Ukraine counterpart
1 year, 9 months ago

China foreign minister in rare call with Ukraine counterpart

Associated Press  

BEIJING — In a rare phone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Thursday, China’s foreign minister says Beijing is concerned about the year-old grinding conflict with Russia spinning out of control and urged talks on a political solution with Moscow. Qin Gang told Dmytro Kuleba that China has “always upheld an objective and fair stance on the Ukraine issue, has committed …

March 6, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news
1 year, 9 months ago

March 6, 2023 - Russia-Ukraine news

CNN  

Qin Gang speaks during a news conference in Beijing on Tuesday March 7. China’s foreign minister on Tuesday equated any possible future military support from Beijing for Russia’s war in Ukraine with US weapons sales to the self-ruled island of Taiwan. “Why does the US ask China not to provide weapons to Russia while it keeps selling arms to Taiwan?” …

China issues peace plan; Zelenskyy says he’ll await details
1 year, 9 months ago

China issues peace plan; Zelenskyy says he’ll await details

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — China called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on Friday, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautiously welcomed Beijing’s involvement -- but said success would depend on actions not words. “China feels it necessary to repeat its self-perceived neutrality at this juncture, to save some international influence by not only criticizing NATO but also …

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