China does not provide weapons to Russia, but asks why West helps Armed Forces with weapons - Borrell
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, spoke about his conversation with Wang Yi, the head of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, in which he assured that the PRC would not supply weapons to Russia, but reprimanded that the West was arming Ukraine in the meantime.
This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to LIGA.net.
Borrell said he has a "good personal relationship" with Wang Yi and they had a frank conversation in Munich.
"He clearly told me that China cannot provide weapons to countries that are at war. They do not provide weapons to Russia. That is what he told me, emphasizing that this is a principle of China's foreign policy," he said.
According to him, the Chinese diplomat also said: "Why are you asking me about this when you are helping Ukraine with weapons?"
In response, the head of the European diplomacy explained to his Chinese colleague the difference between arming the Russian Federation and helping Ukraine, when Europe and the whole world are in danger due to Russian aggression.
"Of course, we have to be vigilant. But as far as I know, there is no evidence (that China is supplying Russia with weapons. - Ed.)," Borrell said. Source:
https://censor.net/en/n3401245
Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow in coming months, - Wall Street Journal
According to The Wall Street Journal, Chinese leader Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow in the coming months. The meeting with Vladimir Putin should become part of the impetus for multilateral peace talks.
This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to channel 24.
The western media claim that Beijing wants to play a more active role in ending the Russian-Ukrainian war. A meeting with Putin will allow China to repeat its calls not to use nuclear weapons.
However, in the West, such a Chinese diplomatic initiative, which was first announced at the Munich Security Conference by Wang Yi, the head of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, was received with skepticism. The chosen date for the start of the Chinese peace initiative was also criticized. According to Wang Yi, China plans to launch it on the anniversary of the full-scale war, February 24.
As the media reported, with such a choice of dates, Xi Jinping "could visit Russia in April or early May, when Russia celebrates its victory over Germany in World War II." After all, it was the Nazis in the Kremlin who compared the legitimate government of Ukraine and argued that this was the beginning of a full-scale war.
Another reason is the international relations between China and Russia.
The WSJ noted that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with Wang Yi and heard key elements of China's plan. He said that Kyiv is waiting for the full text before drawing conclusions, but noted that the principle of territorial integrity should be the cornerstone.
"Because if any country helps Russia to destroy the territorial integrity of Ukraine, then the principle is violated. And the message is clear: any other country can do it in any other specific situation on the world map," Kuleba said. Source:
https://censor.net/en/n3401271
Biden addressed citizens of Russian Federation: USA is not going to attack Russia
During his speech in Warsaw, US President Joe Biden addressed the Russians and assured that the US has no intention of attacking or destroying the Russian Federation. According to him, the USA and Europe have never threatened Russia.
This is reported by Censor.NET with reference to UP.
"I would like to address the citizens of Russia. The United States does not want to destroy Russia, it is not going to attack Russia.
Millions of Russian citizens want to live in peace with their neighbors. They were never enemies. This is a tragedy. President Putin chose war and how long the war lasts is his choice. He can stop the war.
If the Russian Federation stops the attack and withdraws from Ukraine, the war will end. If Ukraine stops, it will be the end of Ukraine. I am sure that Ukraine can stand up for itself," Biden said. Source:
https://censor.net/en/n3401277