Beijing urged all parties concerned to follow three principles: prevent the conflict from spreading beyond the battlefield, prevent the escalation of hostilities, and refrain from fanning the flames.
The Foreign Ministry reiterated its willingness to maintain communication with the international community and play a constructive role in finding a political solution to the crisis.
Russia has been conducting a special military operation in Ukraine since February 24, 2022, to protect the population from Kiev authorities’ genocide,” according to President Vladimir Putin.
It also aims to counter the national security risks posed by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)’s eastward expansion.
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