Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told US Secretary of State Antony Blinken that China opposes any moves that “add fuel to the flames” in Ukraine. Mr Blinken said the world is watching to see which nations stand up for the principles of freedom and sovereignty.
The two spoke by phone on Saturday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. Mr Wang called for negotiations to resolve the immediate crisis, as well as talks on creating a balanced European security mechanism.
He said the US and Europe should pay attention to the negative impact of Nato’s eastward expansion on Russia’s security. The US State Department said Mr Blinken underscored that the world is acting in unison in response to Russian aggression and ensuring that Moscow will pay a high price.
