Russia's armed invasion of Ukraine is a challenge to the principles of the UN Charter, says US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken.
China's reputation depends on its choice of party in the current conflicts around Ukraine . His reputation in the world depends on it.
This opinion was expressed today by US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, speaking at a video conference organized by the University of Michigan, according to “Voice of America”.
Blinken reminded that more Prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Moscow and Beijing adopted a joint statement stating that the friendship between them was “boundless.”
“I think now, to some extent, it is being checked what these limits are, because China is in a difficult position,” said the head of US diplomacy. Blicken also recalled China's commitment to adhere to the UN Charter and the principles underlying it.
As Blinken stressed, “these principles have now been challenged” by Russia's armed invasion of Ukraine.
< We expect China to stand up for the principles it says it adheres to. But China is not doing that. allegedly acting, and what he really does, - said the US Secretary of State. - I think it affects his reputation in the world, in many parts of the world.
“The point here is not to side with the United States, but to be on the right side against the wrong side. To either uphold the fundamental principles of the international relations system or chaos and conflict. In the end, China will have to make a choice, “Blinken said.
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and financial implications for countries helping Russia circumvent Western sanctions over its armed invasion of Ukraine.
The minister warned that China and other countries trying to help Russia circumvent Western sanctions could have economic and financial consequences.
In particular, she drew attention to China and other countries that are trying to benefit by filling Russia's economic niches left by others.
The US Treasury Secretary stressed that the coalition of countries imposing sanctions will not be indifferent to actions that they are being blown up.
