Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called on China to use its clout to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 9News
Wong spoke to reporters about the issue just after a meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi."We believe as does every country with the exception of Russia, that Russia is in breach of UN Charter with the illegal invasion of Ukraine."A teenager rides past a sign reading "Caution. Mines" in the liberated city of Izium in Ukraine.
"We encourage China as a P5 member with a special responsibility to uphold the UN Charter and use its influence to end the war," Wong said. "We call on the parties concerned to resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation and find a solution that accommodates all parties' legitimate security concerns," he said.President of China Xi Jinping and President of Russia Vladimir Putin.
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