NATO member states have called on China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, to end all material and political support for russia. This was announced by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, UNN reports.
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During his speech at the Washington Summit, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke about China's influence on the war in Ukraine through its strategic partnership with russia. He stated that China has become a decisive factor in supporting Russia's defense industry, which increases the threat to Euro-Atlantic security.
Stoltenberg called on China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, to cease all material and political support for Russia's military actions. This includes the transfer of weapons components, equipment and raw materials used to strengthen the defense capabilities of the terrorist country.
In addition, the NATO Secretary General expressed concern about cyberattacks and disinformation coming from China and called on it to comply with international standards in this area. He also expressed outrage over China's expanding space capabilities and the growth of its nuclear arsenal.
In conclusion, Stoltenberg emphasized the importance of constructive engagement with China to protect the Alliance's security interests, but stressed that NATO will be ready to defend itself against any attempts at destabilization and division.