Russia-Ukraine conflict: China says it's not 'invasion', urges its citizens in Ukraine to stay home
Zee News
Russian forces on Thursday fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine and landed troops on its coast, officials and media said, after President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a special military operation in the east.
China rejected calling Russia`s moves on Ukraine an "invasion" and urged all sides to exercise restraint, even as it advised its citizens there to stay home or at least take the precaution of displaying a Chinese flag if they needed to drive anywhere.
Russian forces on Thursday fired missiles at several cities in Ukraine and landed troops on its coast, officials and media said, after President Vladimir Putin authorised what he called a special military operation in the east.
"China is closely monitoring the latest situation. We call on all sides to exercise restraint to prevent the situation from getting out of control," said Hua Chunying, spokesperson at China`s foreign ministry.
At a packed daily media briefing in Beijing, Hua bridled at journalists` characterisation of Russia`s actions.
"This is perhaps a difference between China and you Westerners. We won`t go rushing to a conclusion," she said.
