China does not seek to side with Russia on Ukraine issue

Global Times: China wants to mediate Ukraine issue, not side with Russian FederationChina will not take the side of the Russian Federation in the conflict in Ukraine, but seeks to play the role of mediator in the resolution of this problem, writes world times .Politburo member of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Wang Yi, who is currently visiting Moscow, will meet with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov today (February 22).Journalists noted that some Western media outlets are trying to compare the United States and China based on recent diplomatic actions and trick readers into believing that countries now choose which side to be on in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. At the same time, China’s position is downplayed or misinterpreted by Beijing’s mediation efforts.China is doing all it can to mediate, not play the game of en bloc confrontation with the Russian Federation. Wang Yi’s visit to Russia is dedicated to the development of relations between the two countries, not just the conflict in Ukraine, experts noted.They added that whoever talks to Moscow is now seen as its supporter in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. China is no exception in this regard.Earlier, media reported that China refused to participate in hostilities in Ukraine. At the same time, he expressed the hope that those who committed crimes against civilians in the Donbass would be punished.