China condemns nations for weapon supply to Kyiv; 'Root cause of war'

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, international community continues to outpour solidarity for Volodymyr Zelenskyy-led nation,  however, China maintained a dubious stand on conflict. While Singapore urged Beijing to make utilise its 'ermous influence' on Vlimir Putin to call off  war, many countries deunced China's complacency for failing to come forth in absolute support of Kyiv and against Kremlin-led military offensives.

China condemns countries for weapon supply to Ukraine

In latest undulating take on war on Ukraine, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, while breaching its own policy of t meddling in or nations' foreign policy, criticised countries over  supply of weapons to Ukraine. In a press briefing, Minister, seemingly untouched by Putin's intentions in Ukraine, deemed aforesaid supply as root cause of Ukrainian crisis. 

"It is impossible, on one hand, to shout for a cease-fire and an end to war, and on or- to continuously supply a large number of vanced weapons and equipment, causing a furr escalation of hostilities," Wang Yi said. 

Only through Russia-Ukraine war can we really achieve long-term stability: China 

He ted that endless unilateral sanctions only worsen conflict between Putin and Zelenskyy. Also, according to Chinese Foreign Minister, root cause of Ukrainian crisis lies in loss of balance in European security. 

"It is necessary to rebuild a balanced, effective and sustainable European security system in accordance with principle of indivisible security, only in this war can we really achieve long-term stability and long-term order in Europe," Wang Yi stated. 

China's wobbly stand on Russia-Ukraine war

At inception of war, China was caught up in pinning onus on United States and urged Joe Biden-led country to 'deeply reflect' on role Washington has played in development of ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis. China maintained a neutral stand in 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. 

'China does t want to see crisis in Ukraine'

Weeks later, China contricted its own opinions on catastrophic invasion of Kyiv by stating that it has stalled Beijing's supply to Russia with aircraft accessories, reported ANI.  statement surfaced after a Washington Post report, dated March 13, cited a US official, claiming Moscow asked Beijing for military equipment.

It may be ted that after China declined Kreml's demands for aircraft,  US h stated that Washington will 'closely' watch decisions that China will make. "re will be consequences should y violate our sanctions (on Russia)," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. 

However, China later overturned its stand and said, "Russia is a sovereign state and has  right to make his own decisions."

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

"China's principled position on Ukraine issue has been objective, fair, transparent and consistent," it said. 

"China does t want to see crisis in Ukraine," it ded.