China calls for dialogue that addresses “legitimate security concerns” of Russia and Ukraine

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Sep 21 () –

The Chinese government on Wednesday called for dialogue to resolve the war in Ukraine and said that “the legitimate security-level concerns of all countries should be taken seriously.”

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that “efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful solution” should be “supported.” “China calls on all parties to resolve differences through dialogue and consultation,” he said at a press conference.

Thus, it has called for a ceasefire and a solution “as soon as possible” that addresses the “security concerns” of all parties, while noting that the international community should “create the conditions” to facilitate this dialogue.

Wang did not comment directly on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decree on a “partial mobilization” or on the announcement by several Ukrainian regions controlled by Russian troops to hold referendums in the coming days on their possible accession to Russia.