Xi Jinping calls for no escalation of "Ukrainian crisis" – Russian media

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has said during the 16th annual BRICS summit, currently taking place in Russia, that it is important to prevent the Ukrainian "conflict" from escalating and spreading.

Source: Russian propaganda media outlet Lenta.ru

Quote from Xi Jinping: "The conflict in Ukraine drags on. [...] Therefore, we must firmly adhere to three principles: no expansion of the geography of hostilities; no escalation; and no provocations that increase tensions."

Details: The Chinese president also emphasised the need to "de-escalate the Ukrainian conflict as soon as possible and abandon the policy of adding fuel to the fire".

Background:

• On 22 October, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Ukraine and "further contact to continue dialogue" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in Russia.
• The Chinese authorities pay lip service to Ukraine's territorial integrity but are not prepared to condemn Russia's invasion and actually oppose the war. Instead, China has proposed its own "peace plan", and its leader, Xi Jinping, is negotiating with Putin to deepen their partnership. 
• Commenting on the issue of strengthening military ties with Russia amid Russia's aggression against Ukraine, a spokesperson from China’s Foreign Ministry said "China is ready to cooperate with Russia... and promote our comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era."
• Former UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps accused China of providing or preparing to provide Russia with lethal weapons for use in the war against Ukraine.
• US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said in September 2024 that China was directly assisting the Russian war machine by supporting its efforts to wage war against Ukraine.

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