The conflict in Ukraine has “sounded alarm for humanity,” said Chinese leader Xi Jinping, but did not give an indication of how it could be resolved.
Beijing has not condemned Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24 and has criticized the western sanctions led by Russia, even when he tried to maintain his relationship with Ukraine.
The Ukraine crisis has re -ringing alarm for humanity. Countries will definitely end in security difficulties if they put blind confidence in their strength positions, expand military alliances, and seek their own safety at the expense of others, “Xi said, according to government media.
The President of China, who did not propose any solution, spoke at the opening of the virtual business forum ahead of the 4th summit of the countries of BRICS -Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
Brazil, India and South Africa also did not openly condemn Moscow for the Ukraine invasion.
Xi described sanctions as “backfire and two -eyed swords” which “will only hurt the interests of someone and others, and cause suffering to everyone”. Together with the US, Britain and the European Union, countries including Japan, South Korea and Singapore have imposed sanctions as a result of war.
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro took a diplomatic tone in his speech which was recorded briefly to the forum, discussing the results of his government without mentioning the names of other countries.
The current international context is the cause of concerns because trade and investment risk flows to chain stability and investment in energy supply,” he said. “Brazil’s response to this challenge is not to close himself. Instead, we have tried to deepen our economic integration. “
China’s increasingly firm foreign policy and encouragement to dominate the global market has encouraged reactions in the US, Europe and elsewhere, increasing the call to replace Chinese suppliers and reduce world dependence on the Chinese economy.
XI, who has built a close relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin, called for countries to work together in problems like that, said efforts to “build a small yard with high walls” were not in anyone’s interest.