China reacts to Russia's claims of attack on Putin's residence
Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian (Getty Images)
China responded in its traditional manner to Russia's statements about an alleged attack on the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Beijing called for restraint from escalation, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.
According to him, Beijing believes that the war can only be resolved through diplomatic means.
"Dialogue and negotiations are the only viable way to resolve the crisis in Ukraine," Lin Jian says.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry stresses that further escalation is unacceptable, despite Moscow's threats of a possible "retaliatory strike."
At the same time, the Chinese side did not assess the veracity of Russia's statements and did not express any reservations or condemnation regarding the alleged attack itself.
Lin Jian also calls on all parties to adhere to three key principles.
"We call on all parties concerned to adhere to three principles: no spillover from the battlefield, no escalation of the conflict, and no provocation of further conflict, in order to de-escalate the situation and create conditions for a political solution to the crisis," the diplomat says.
Attack on Putin's residence
Russia accused Ukraine of allegedly attacking Putin's residence and promised a retaliatory strike. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that the targets and timing of the retaliatory strike for the attacks on Putin's state residence have been determined.
However, Russia has not yet provided any credible evidence to support its accusations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the Russian statement another lie and called for caution, as he believes the Kremlin is simply preparing the ground for strikes, possibly on Kyiv.
Against the backdrop of Russia's statements, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was quick to express his deep concern.
For more details about the fictitious Russian attack, read the RBC-Ukraine report.
