Source: Pravda.com.ua

 

China has called on “all parties” to remain calm and exercise restraint following Russia’s strike on the city of Dnipro with a new ballistic missile and Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin’s threats to Western countries about the use of weapons against them.

Source: Ukrinform, citing a statement by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a briefing

Quote from Lin Jian: “Under the current circumstances, all parties should remain calm and restrained, work to cool the situation through dialogue and consultations, and create conditions for a political settlement of the crisis [as China refers to Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine – ed.], in order to achieve a ceasefire as soon as possible.”

Details: Lin Jian also emphasised that China’s position on Ukraine is to promote a political resolution and prevent further escalation.

Background:

• The Russians attacked Dnipro on 21 November, damaging an industrial enterprise, a rehabilitation centre, residential houses, and garages. Two people were injured as a result of the strike.
• Ukraine’s Air Force noted that during the latest missile attack on the city of Dnipro, Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
• In his Thursday address, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin indirectly confirmed US reports, stating that during the morning attack on Dnipro on 21 November, Russia used the Oreshnik medium-range missile.
• Putin stated that Russia might target countries that allowed their weapons to be used against Russia.