NEW: In a five-point statement, China outlined its position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, stressing that the 'sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries' should be respected — a principle that 'applies equally to Ukraine.'
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: Kremlin Press Office/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
The two authoritarian powers have fostered deeper ties, including in military cooperation, as tensions with the U.S. have soared over the past several years — raising major alarms in Washington. China "firmly advocates" abiding by the UN Charter and respecting the territorial integrity of all countries, including Ukraine.
China believes "all parties" should exercise restraint and protect civilian life and property to prevent a large-scale humanitarian crisis.
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