China calls for de-escalation of violence in Ukraine, stresses importance of "respecting sovereignty"

MADRID, 10 Oct. (EUROPA PRESS) -

The Chinese authorities have advocated this Monday for the decrease in violence in Ukraine in the face of the Russian invasion of the territory and have stressed the importance of "respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries."

"We hope that the situation will calm down soon," said Mao Ning, the spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, during a press conference in which she insisted on the need to "take into account the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter ".

Thus he has referred to the "legitimate" security concerns presented by all countries, which "must be taken seriously." "We must take measures that lead to the peaceful resolution of crises," he pointed out.

"We hope that all parties can properly resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation. China is also willing to play a constructive role in pushing containment forward," he said.

Beijing maintains strong bilateral relations with Moscow and has tried to avoid directly condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine since the war began in late February.