China reiterates call for calm and restraint after Russia launches new ballistic missiles at Ukraine
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China called on all sides to “remain calm and exercise restraint” in the war in Ukraine after Russia fired a new type of ballistic missile.
China has called on all sides to "remain calm and exercise restraint" in the war in Ukraine after Russia used a new type of ballistic missile, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a briefing on Friday, UNN reports.
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"China's position on the Ukrainian issue is consistent and clear. We advocate resolving the crisis through political means and avoiding escalation. Under the current situation, all parties need to remain calm, exercise restraint, work towards de-escalation through dialogue and consultation, and accumulate conditions for an early ceasefire and political settlement of the crisis," Lin Jian said.
Addendum
russia has launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile at ukraine. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the strike was a response to the United States and the United Kingdom allowing Ukraine to strike at Russian territory using advanced Western weapons, which he said gave the conflict "elements of a global character.
