China News Service, Beijing, February 22 (Reporter Liang Xiaohui) Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin made a statement on the situation in Ukraine at a regular press conference on the 22nd.
Wang Wenbin said that on the morning of the 22nd, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Blinken at request to exchange views on the nuclear issues in Ukraine and the Korean Peninsula.
Wang Yi said that China is concerned about the evolution of the situation in Ukraine.
China's position on the Ukraine issue has been consistent. The legitimate security concerns of any country should be respected, and the purposes and principles of the UN Charter should be jointly safeguarded.
The evolution of the Ukraine issue so far is closely related to the delay in the effective implementation of the new Minsk agreement.
China will continue to make contact with all parties based on the merits of the matter.
The situation in Ukraine is getting worse.
China once again calls on all parties to exercise restraint, recognize the importance of implementing the principle of indivisibility of security, ease the situation and resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation.
Wang Wenbin emphasized that the Ukraine issue has complex historical and practical factors, and China's position on the Ukraine issue is consistent and clear, and has not changed.
China advocates peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the principles of the UN Charter, and calls on relevant parties to exercise restraint, resolve differences through negotiations, and avoid further escalation of the situation.
Wang Wenbin also said that the current situation in eastern Ukraine has undergone major changes.
The Chinese Embassy in Ukraine has issued a consular reminder to remind Chinese citizens and enterprises in Ukraine to strengthen security precautions.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese embassy in Ukraine will continue to maintain close contact with Chinese citizens and enterprises in Ukraine, provide consular protection and assistance in a timely manner, and earnestly safeguard the safety and legitimate rights and interests of enterprises.
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