China and the Russo-Ukrainian war

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In the immediate aftermath of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the People's Republic of China stated that it respects Ukraine's sovereignty but Russia's opposition to the enlargement of NATO should also be addressed. It abstained from United Nations votes that condemned the invasion. The Chinese government has attempted to mediate between the two countries, but its proposals have been rejected as being pro-Russia. Since 2022, China and Russia maintained close relations, with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian president Vladimir Putin exchanging several state visits. In 2025, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi was reported to have told the European Union's top diplomat that China cannot accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine. China has consistently objected to international sanctions against Russia. International sanctions led Russia to become heavily economically and technologically dependent on China. Drones made by Chinese manufacturers are used by both sides in the conflict...

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