After China described the relationship between the two countries as “rock-solid” on Monday, which would bring “peace and stability” to the world, there are increasingly clear signs of a growing distance: In addition to 750,000 euros in aid to Ukraine, the delivery of spare parts for aircraft will be stopped Russia is now really hurting, the country is now forced to switch to Indian suppliers. China unequivocally condemned the war and the invasion – both words that are currently not allowed to be used in Russia.
Ukraine has now expressed hope that the Far Eastern country could develop into a mediator between the two warring parties. Their foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, said he had received assurances that “China is interested in ending this war.