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The Sino-Russian Understanding in the Light of the War in Ukraine

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing on February 4.

(Illustrative image) © ALEXEI DRUZHININ / AP

By: Vincent Souriau

No condemnation of the Russian invasion in Ukraine and a very reduced presence on the diplomatic scene since the beginning of the conflict.

China takes refuge behind the principles of “sovereignty and territorial integrity” to justify its very discreet efforts in favor of a peaceful solution.

She is careful not to alienate her Russian neighbour.

Decryption by researcher Marc Julienne, China specialist at IFRI (French Institute for International Relations)

  • China

  • Russia

  • Ukraine

  • Diplomacy