US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said that China is providing crucial support to russian aggression in Ukraine. In his opinion, Beijing could put an end to the war with a single call.
It was reported by Bloomberg.
"China could call Vladimir Putin and end this war tomorrow and cut off his dual-purpose technologies that they’re selling," the diplomat said.
He added that Beijing could stop buying russian oil and gas.
"You know, this war is entirely possible because of China," Whitaker said.
According to Bloomberg, since the war began, China and russia have forged an even closer partnership, and russia relies on China to supply critical parts and components for drones and other military equipment.
China has also re-emerged as the largest buyer of Russian crude oil, despite growing international pressure on Moscow's critical oil trade
Monitoring data show that 1.65 million barrels of oil per day were unloaded in Chinese ports in January. This is the highest figure since March 2024 and the second highest monthly figure since the beginning of moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Nevertheless, Beijing has repeatedly stated that it wants to play a constructive role in resolving the crisis. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met this week in Munich with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, and offered humanitarian aid to the country as it battles russian attacks.
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