Australia asks China to use its influence to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
After meeting with counterpart Wang Yi on Friday, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Australia had asked China to use its good relations with Russia to end Russia’s “illegal” occupation of Ukraine, which began last February. “We asked China, as a member of the P5 (permanent member of the United Nations Security Council) with special responsibility, to support the UN Charter and use its influence to end the war,” Wong told reporters. office social networks.
Describing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons as “unthinkable and irresponsible”, Wong’s comments came after an important “constructive” dialogue with his Chinese counterpart at a parallel meeting with the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Wong also reiterated calls for “containment and de-escalation” around Taiwan following comments from US President Joe Biden, which opened up the possibility of sending US military forces to defend this island in the event of an invasion. The US president is “cautious” in this regard.