China has refrained from condemning Russia’s activity against Ukraine or calling it an “invasion”.
Samarkand:
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday praised Xi Jinping for China’s “balanced” stance on the conflict in Ukraine and berated the United States for what the Kremlin chief considers provocative. for Taiwan.
On his first trip outside of China since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Xi met Putin in the city of Samarkand on the ancient Silk Road of Uzbekistan, where they will attend the summit. of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO).
Speaking at his first face-to-face meeting since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine, Putin praised Xi for his stance on the war in Ukraine but also said he understood Beijing had “questions and concerns”. afraid” of the conflict.
China has refrained from condemning Russia’s activity against Ukraine or calling it an “invasion” befitting the Kremlin, which sees the war as “a special military operation”.
“We appreciate the balanced position of our Chinese friends when it comes to the Ukraine crisis,” Putin said. “We understand your question and concern about this. In today’s meeting we will of course explain our position.”
Putin clearly favors China over Taiwan.
China has been holding blockade-style military exercises around Taiwan after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited the island last month. The Taiwanese government strongly rejects China’s sovereignty claim.
“We intend to firmly adhere to the ‘One China’ principle,” Putin said. “We condemn the provocative actions of the United States and its satellites in the Taiwan Strait.”
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