“China is not the same as Russia.

He claims to have a non-interference policy.

That is why it is surprising to see that the leaders of China support the Kremlin,” Truss quotes TASS.

"If China wants to be seen as a responsible global player, it must do everything in its power to ensure that Russia backs down," she said.

The British Foreign Secretary added that the world is watching whether China's actions will "promote peace and stability or fuel aggression."

Earlier, China's Permanent Representative to the UN Zhang Jun said that when resolving the Ukrainian crisis, the problem of NATO expansion should not be ignored.

In addition, the Chinese Foreign Ministry called on the United States to stop spreading disinformation about Ukraine.