MADRID 20 Nov. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Chinese authorities have called this Wednesday for “calm” and “containment” in the face of the new nuclear doctrine ratified on Tuesday by the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, and which expands the type and origin of the threats to which Moscow could respond by resorting to this type of weaponry.
The spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Lin Jian, indicated in a press conference that “under the current circumstances it is necessary for all parties to act calmly and work together to pave the way towards dialogue,” according to information from the state newspaper. ‘Global Times’.
Thus, he has expressed the importance of “reducing tensions” through “consultations” and reducing “strategic risks”, words that are in line with the position adopted by Beijing regarding the war since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine ago. almost three years now.
In this sense, he has stressed that the Asian giant’s position on the conflict “remains consistent and clear” and has expressed that he hopes that “all countries will take the necessary measures to reduce tension and commit to a solution that puts an end to the conflict.” crisis”. “This position has not changed, and China will continue to play a constructive role on this matter,” he said.
The ratification of this new doctrine comes after the United States has authorized Ukraine to use long-range American weapons to attack Russian territory, which has led Moscow to emphasize that the measure implies an increase in tensions and, if confirmed, means , one more step in Washington’s “direct involvement” in the conflict.