Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister assures Ukrainian counterpart that Beijing does not sell lethal arms to Russia

Wang Yi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, has assured his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba that Beijing does not sell lethal weapons to Russia. Source: statement by the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry following the results of the meeting between Wang Yi and Kuleba, as reported by The Guardian with reference to AFP Details: Reportedly, during the meeting on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference on 17 February Wand told Kuleba that China "does not take any advantage of the situation, and does not sell lethal weapons to conflict areas or parties to the conflict."

The Chinese Minister added that China adheres to political regulation of issues in hot spots and insists on the promotion of peace talks.

Quote by Wang Yi: "No matter how the international situation changes, China hopes that China-Ukraine relations will develop normally and continue to benefit the two peoples. We will continue to play a constructive role in bringing an early end to the war and re-establishing peace," Wang told Kuleba. Even if there is only a glimmer of hope for peace, China will not give up its efforts."

Background: Dmytro Kuleba, Ukraine's Foreign Affairs Minister, met with his Chinese counterpart on 17 February. Kuleba reported that they had discussed "bilateral relations, trade and the necessity of restoring a just and long-lasting peace in Ukraine".

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