EU in China: Do not help Russia deal with sanctions

To convince her China to refuse aid to Russia so that the latter can not face the West sanctionsattempts today the European Unionas part of a summit in which Beijing seeks to renew its economic ties with Europe.

According to the French Agency, the president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen and the President of the European Council Charles Michelspeaking on behalf of the Member States, spoke for at least two hours with the Chinese Prime Minister on Friday morning (Brussels time) Li Keqiang.

Conversation of the two European leaders with the President Xi Jinping was scheduled for 14:00 (local time, 15:00 Greek time).

«On Ukraine, Li Keqiang said China opposes both hot and cold wars, divisions between coalitions, and refuses to take sides.“, Wrote on Twitter Wang Lutongresponsible for Europe at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Chinese and European officials “agreed to work together to maintain world peace, stability and prosperity” and “conduct a dialogue on energy and food security“, Wang added.

For the EU, the main purpose of the summit is to urge China not to support Russia through the war in Ukrainerebroadcasts the APE BPE.

«In particular, it is essential to know whether China is using its influence to bring about a ceasefire, to establish humanitarian corridors. “ the “If it helps Moscow to bypass“Sanctions, increasing hydrocarbon markets or with financial help,” a European official explained yesterday, Thursday.

Source: News Beast

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