US Vice President Harris warns China not to support Russia with weapons.
The Vice President of the United States of America, Kamala Harris, warned China not to support Russia with weapons in its war against Ukraine. Doing so would only reward aggression, Harris said at the Munich Security Conference. At the same time, Harris reiterated America's claim to leadership and rejected isolationist ideas. "There's a lot at stake," said a spokeswoman for US President Joe Biden, reaffirming NATO's commitment to help.
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, accused the US of aggressive behavior against his country. Problems between countries should not be solved by pressure or unilateral sanctions, said the former foreign minister in Munich. He announced a Chinese proposal for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, but gave no details.
Wang again avoided a clear Beijing position on the war in Ukraine. He called on Europeans to insist on negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Wang did not want to condemn Moscow. Since the Russian invasion, the leadership in Beijing has repeatedly emphasized its neutrality. China's relations with the US are strained due to Beijing's threats against Taiwan and the demonstration of military force in the South China Sea. Relations have cooled even more after the Chinese balloon that was released over American territory.
The G7 warns that no country should support Russia militarily
The G7 group, which includes Germany, the US, France, Great Britain, Italy, Canada and Japan, warned other non-member countries of this group not to support Russia militarily. In a joint statement of the G7 foreign ministers made within the framework of the Munich Security Conference, it is stated that the G7 is determined to sanction countries "that provide material support for Russia's illegal war against Ukraine" or that circumvent sanctions. against Russia. Such countries must account for "significant costs," the statement said.
Even US Vice President Harris and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had previously warned China against any possible military support. President Biden has made it clear to Chinese President Xi Jinping that this is considered a "very serious matter," Blinken said.