China clears air on Beijing's neutral stand on Russia-Ukraine war; 'Don't want crisis'

Making China's stand in Russia-Ukraine war clear for first time, China's Embassy in United Kingdom on Monday, March 21, stated that Beijing is rooting for peace and dialogues amid Russia-Ukraine war and ded that  'Cold War mentality' should be abolished.

Amid devastation caused by Russia's military aggression in Ukraine, international community has been compelled to take sides or voice support for dialogue between two neighbouring countries. Since war on Ukraine began on February 24, international community has t refrained from calling out complacency and dubious stand on part of Russia, while coming forth in support of Kyiv and against Kremlin-led military offensives.

While some countries, quintessentially West, outrightly slammed Russian President Vlimir Putin for full-fledged war on Ukraine, ors have pressed that both sides indulge in dialogues and peace talks. China, on or hand, has repeatedly maintained a neutral stand in ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and justified its take by repeatedly stating that Beijing does t interfere in internal affairs of ors, as per ir foreign policy. Thus, with word of condemnation for Russia-led attacks or invasion, China merely expressed 'regret' about Putin's military action in and around Kyiv. 

In latest development, Chinese Embassy in United Kingdom commented on Britain's remarks on Beijing in relation to Ukraine invasion. During an interview, Embassy's spokesperson retaliated to much-speculated Beijing's approach which is merely "sitting on fence" regarding Ukraine, and that UK PM Boris Johnson warned Xi Jinping that "backing Russia was like picking wrong side of history in Second World War, a battle between good and evil".

'China does t want to see crisis in Ukraine'

Speaking to reporters, spokesperson said, "China does t want to see crisis in Ukraine. China's position has always been that sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, principles and purposes of UN Charter should be observed, legitimate security concerns of all countries should be taken into serious consideration, and international disputes should be settled peacefully."

"China's principled position on Ukraine issue has been objective, fair, transparent and consistent. UK side must t misinterpret or distort it," y ded. 

'Reject Cold War mentality': China

ditionally, Chinese ministration stated that pressing priority at moment is that 'all sides jointly support parties involved to have dialogue and negotiation that will produce results and le to peace'.

"It is critical to cease hostilities as soon as possible, prevent situation from worsening, and in particular, avoid more civilian casualties," y furr said. 

Urging both sides to refrain from bloc confrontation, Chinese official said it was imperative that relevant sides reject  Cold War mentality, in order to achieve 'long-term stability in European continent'.

'China working with all sides to push for peace talks'

While snubbing all rumours pertaining to Beijing's neutral and cold approach to war, official stated that China has been working with all sides to push for peace talks. 

"We have also put forward a six-point initiative on humanitarian situation in Ukraine and provided several batches of humanitarian aid to country," Chinese diplomat said while stating that US and NATO should hold dialogues with Russia with an objective to dress crux of Ukraine crisis. 

"We support all efforts that are conducive to a peaceful solution to crisis," y reiterated. 

Also, Chinese Embassy in UK mentioned that Beijing opposes any form of unsolicited provocation and practice of fuelling fire or instigating conflicts. 

"We will never accept any external coercion or pressure, and we will oppose any groundless accusation against China. China always stands on side of justice and peace, and on right side of history," spokesperson ded.