It is necessary to prevent the escalation of war in Ukraine to prevent side effects of the political crisis, said Chinese by China Xi Jinping. This was reported by the central television of China (CCTV).
“The fire at the city gate will bring trouble for fish in a pond,” he described the consequences of the war in Ukraine, the head of the European Council Charles Michel, who for the first time in four years visited China on an official visit. Xi Jinping emphasized that China has always advocated a ceasefire in Ukraine and for the resumption of peaceful dialogue.
According to him, China and the European Union “have no fundamental disagreements on strategic issues.”
Xi Jinping also added that Beijing supports the role of the EU as an intermediary during negotiations, which thereby makes it possible to create a stable and balanced architecture of European security.