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Peace Talks Falter as New Strikes Shake Ukraine

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, Director of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kirill Budanov, United States Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Igor Kostyukov, and Jared Kushner at Al Shati Palace in Abu Dhabi. US‑mediated negotiations aimed at easing the war in Ukraine ended abruptly without an agreement after Russia launched a series of overnight airstrikes that hit multiple Ukrainian cities and energy facilities. The renewed bombardment intensified pressure on the talks, which had been viewed as a tentative step toward de‑escalation. Diplomats from both sides described the discussions as “constructive but inconclusive,” noting that major sticking points — in...

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China’s Stance on NATO’s Accusations

In a recent statement, China has firmly opposed NATO’s characterization of the nation as a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson denounced NATO’s claims as unfounded and cautioned the alliance against instigating turmoil in Asia, similar to the chaos in Europe. China maintains that its trade relations with Russia are legitimate, conforming to World Trade Organization rules, and insists that its stance on the Ukraine issue is impartial and objective.

  • Rejection of NATO’s Claims: China rejects the notion of being an enabler of the war in Ukraine, emphasizing the legitimacy of its trade with Russia.
  • Warning Against Chaos: The spokesperson warned NATO not to transfer the chaos it created in Europe to the Asian region.
  • Call for Non-Interference: China urges NATO to refrain from meddling in its internal affairs and to stop smearing its image.
  • Defense of Trade Practices: The country defends its trade practices with Russia as reasonable and based on international rules.

China’s response comes as a rebuttal to NATO’s recent communique, which urged China to cease all material and political support to Russia’s war efforts. The exchange highlights the growing tensions between China and NATO amidst the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict.



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