China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has issued a surprising response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's announcement to escalate his forces in Ukraine.
China has called for a"ceasefire through dialogue and consultation" in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin's chilling address on Wednesday.
China's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin was asked to respond to Vladimir Putin's threat on Wednesday. Picture: GREG BAKER/AFP via Getty Images"We call on the relevant parties to realise a ceasefire through dialogue and consultation, and find a solution that accommodates the legitimate security concerns of all parties as soon as possible.China and Russia's relationship has solidified in recent times as the communist nation refused to condemn the Kremlin's actions.
Last week, Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Uzbekistan for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. In his televised address to the nation on Wednesday, Putin accused western countries of campaigning and acting to"weaken and destroy" Russia.
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