Amid escalating tensions in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China has doubled down on its call for diplomacy, urging both sides to prioritize peace talks over weapons. 🚨 At a UN Security Council meeting Friday, Chinese envoy Geng Shuang warned that flooding the battlefield with “greater lethality” only prolongs suffering and delays a political solution.
“More weapons mean more destruction, not peace,” said Geng, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN. He emphasized that direct negotiations—like recent talks in Istanbul—are the only path forward. 🤝
The remarks came after Geng slammed the U.S. for “political manipulation” and spreading “misinformation” about China’s role. “We’ve never supplied lethal weapons to either side,” he stressed, adding that Washington should focus on diplomacy instead of “boring blame games.”
China’s stance? Stay neutral, push dialogue, and collaborate with the Global South to broker peace. 🌏 With a second round of Russia-Ukraine talks looming, Geng urged both nations to “address root causes” of the crisis and protect civilians. 💬
As the world watches, one question remains: Can diplomacy outpace the drums of war? ⏳
