KYIV: A senior Ukrainian diplomat introduced on Thursday (Dec 18) he had arrived in Beijing, an in depth ally of Russia, the place he was anticipated to carry talks with Chinese language officers.
The go to represents a uncommon assembly between officers from Kyiv and Beijing, which has been accused of aiding Moscow to lengthen its warfare in opposition to Ukraine.
“Busy day forward in Beijing,” Ukraine’s First Deputy International Minister Sergiy Kyslytsya wrote on social media.
Ukraine’s international ministry spokesman confirmed to AFP that Kyslytsya would maintain consultations with Chinese language diplomats, with out giving particulars.
Kyslytsya stated he was assembly with US ambassador to China David Perdue.
China – a serious Russian buying and selling companion – has stated it takes a impartial stance on the warfare, and has by no means condemned Moscow’s invasion.
Beijing usually requires peace talks and respect for the territorial integrity of all nations.
However Western governments accuse Beijing of offering Russia with essential financial assist for its warfare effort, notably by supplying army elements for its defence trade.
