The West reacted with skepticism to China's proposal on Friday - the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine - for a ceasefire, with NATO saying Beijing did not have much credibility as a mediator.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks during a meeting at the United Nations Security Council to mark one year since Russia invaded Ukraine, at UN headquarters in New York City, New York, US, February 24, 2023.The West reacted with scepticism to China's proposal on Friday — the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine — for a ceasefire, with Nato saying Beijing did not have much credibility as a mediator.
“China has been trying to have it both ways: It’s on the one hand trying to present itself publicly as neutral and seeking peace, while it is talking up Russia’s false narrative about the war.” “China doesn't have much credibility because they have not been able to condemn the illegal invasion of Ukraine,” he said.
A year to the day — February 24, 2022 — that Russia invaded Ukraine, China called for a comprehensive ceasefire, a proposal Kyiv rejected unless it involved Russia withdrawing its troops.
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