"Unlike Europe, China understands the origins of the Crisis in Ukraine. ”
According to a report by the Russian News Agency on April 4, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova pointed out in the live broadcast program of the "Russia 1" TELEVISION station that the recent talks between the Chinese and Russian foreign ministers in Tunxi, Anhui Province, were very profound, and the Chinese side openly expressed its consistent position, that is, to understand the deep-seated process. She stressed that "China sees the Ukraine crisis very deeply and understands the origin of the problem."
Zakharova argues that, in contrast, Europe has looked at the Ukraine crisis differently from China, looking at the problem superficially and not distinguishing between true and false information.
Screenshot of the Russian news agency report
According to reports, Zakharova's original words in an interview were as follows: "The conversation between Foreign Minister Lavrov and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Tunxi was very in-depth... China has expressed its consistent position, which has been publicly stated, to understand the deep-seated process, while Europe does not understand it that way, because they only see the current superficial phenomenon and are unwilling to try to verify whether this information is false or true. ”
In particular, Zakharova pointed out that China "sees very deeply and understands the origin of the (Ukrainian) crisis" and knows that this is the result of the United States fanning the flames and violating the sovereignty of other countries.
In February, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian tweeted a cartoon condemning the role of the United States in the Ukraine crisis. In the lower right corner of the comic, Ukraine is caught in the midst of a raging fire, and on the other side, in front of the tanker, "Uncle Sam", wearing an American flag-style hat, holds up an oil gun and pours fuel on a fierce fire, shouting "Why can't China do more to help extinguish the fire?" ”
"The United States should ask itself who is the initiator of all this." In addition to the cartoon, Zhao Lijian also wrote this sentence on Twitter.
Screenshot of Zhao Lijian's Twitter
In view of the current situation in Russia and Ukraine, Zhao Lijian also pointed out on March 18 that on the Ukrainian issue, china has always made judgments independently and autonomously in an objective and impartial manner and according to the merits of the matter itself. China has always advocated respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, abided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, attached importance to the legitimate security concerns of all countries, supported all efforts conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis, and worked to persuade and promote peace and talks to ease the humanitarian situation. China's position is clear, fair and objective, and beyond reproach. In fact, this is consistent with the position of the vast majority of countries in the world.
At the same time, some people in the United States continue to spread false information and smear pressure on the Chinese side, which is extremely irresponsible and will not help solve the problem. China firmly opposes this and will never accept it. What the US side should do is to seriously reflect on its role and role in the Ukraine crisis, earnestly assume its due responsibilities, and take practical actions to ease the situation and solve the problem, instead of continuing to add fuel to the fire and pass on contradictions.
On March 30, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, who had come to China to attend the Third Meeting of Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan's Neighbors, in Tunxi, Anhui Province.
The Chinese and Russian foreign ministers met in Tunxi, Anhui Province, pictured from the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Lavrov briefed on the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations and said that the Russian side is committed to de-escalating tensions, will continue peace talks with Ukraine, and maintain communication with the international community. Wang Yi said that the Ukrainian issue has a complex historical longitude, latitude, and context, which is not only the outbreak of long-term accumulation of security contradictions in Europe, but also the result of the Cold War mentality and group confrontation. Under the current circumstances, we support the continuation of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in overcoming difficulties, the positive results reached so far in the negotiations, the de-escalation of the situation as soon as possible, and the efforts of Russia and all parties to prevent a large-scale humanitarian crisis.
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