China has failed to take a stand against Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine, he says. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi met on Wednesday with Russia’s foreign minister Sergei Lavrov and President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.
Following Mr Wang’s visit, Moscow said Beijing had presented its views on approaches to a “political settlement” of the conflict. Beijing has sought to position itself as a neutral party in the conflict, while maintaining close ties with strategic ally Russia. The United States and Nato have both voiced concerns that China could be planning to supply Russia with weapons to prop up its war effort.
On his last visit to Beijing in November, Mr Scholz had made it clear to Chinese leaders that such weapons deliveries “cannot be accepted”, the Chancellor said.On the eve of the anniversary of the Russian invasion, Mr Scholz said Germany would “not let up” its support for Ukraine “as long as it is needed and necessary”.More On This Topic
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