Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the afternoon of February 25.
The two sides exchanged views on the current situation in Ukraine.
President Putin introduced the historical latitude and longitude of the Ukraine issue and the situation and position of Russia's special military operations in eastern Ukraine. He said that the United States and NATO have ignored Russia's reasonable security concerns for a long time, repeatedly reneged on their commitments, and continued to push forward military deployment to the east, challenging Russia's strategy Bottom line.
The Russian side is willing to conduct high-level negotiations with the Ukrainian side.
President Xi Jinping pointed out-
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Xi Jinping talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, February 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the afternoon of February 25.
Xi Jinping once again expressed his gratitude to Putin for coming to China to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Winter Olympics, and congratulated the Russian athletes for their good results in placing second in the medal standings.
Putin extended warm congratulations to all Chinese people on the complete success of the Beijing Winter Olympics and the outstanding performance of the Chinese delegation.
The two sides exchanged views on the current situation in Ukraine.
Putin introduced the historical latitude and longitude of the Ukraine issue and the situation and position of Russia's special military operations in the eastern part of Ukraine. He said that the United States and NATO have long ignored Russia's reasonable security concerns, repeatedly reneged on their commitments, and continued to advance military deployment eastward, challenging Russia's strategic bottom line. .
The Russian side is willing to conduct high-level negotiations with the Ukrainian side.
Xi Jinping pointed out that recently, the situation in eastern Ukraine has undergone rapid changes, which has drawn great attention from the international community.
China decides its position based on the merits of the Ukraine issue itself.
It is necessary to abandon the Cold War mentality, attach importance to and respect the legitimate security concerns of all countries, and form a balanced, effective and sustainable European security mechanism through negotiations.
China supports Russia and Ukraine to resolve the issue through negotiation.
China's basic position on respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and abiding by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter is consistent.
China is willing to work with all parties in the international community to advocate a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept, and firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations at the core and the international order based on international law.
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