Russia and China have stated the need to «fully address the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis» in line with the principles of the UN Charter. This is stated in a joint statement signed by Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping after talks in Beijing. The meeting took place on 20 May as part of the Russian leader's visit to China.
Contents of the joint statement
During the negotiations in Beijing Vladimir Putin і Xi Jinping discussed the situation around Ukraine. Following the meeting, a joint statement was issued in which the parties stressed the need to «fully address the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis». The document stressed the importance of adhering to the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnectedness.
The position of Russia and China
The statement emphasises that ensuring mutual security and forming the basis for sustainable peace is possible only if all principles of international law are taken into account. Russia and China advocated a comprehensive approach to resolving the conflict, without specifying which «root causes» are meant.
The context of the meeting in Beijing
On 20 May, the Russian leader paid a visit to China, where he held talks with the Chinese president. This is not the first time The meeting between Putin and Xi Jinping over the past year. The talks took place against the backdrop of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine and the growing attention of the international community to China's position on the conflict.
