Chinese state television reported that “Chinese President Xi Jinping assured Russian President Vladimir Putin of Beijing’s support for Russia’s sovereignty and security.”

“All parties concerned must take a responsible stance and thereby contribute to a proper resolution of the crisis in Ukraine,” the Chinese leader said, according to the Russian news agency TASS, citing state television, adding that China is ready to continue the game. its constructive role.

Xi also said that Beijing takes an independent position on the Ukrainian issue, “taking into account the facts and historical facts.” “We actively contribute to maintaining world peace. In the same way, we contribute to maintaining a stable economic order in the world,” he stressed.

Since February 24, the Russian armed forces have continued to conduct a special military operation to “defend Donbass” in southeastern Ukraine, Russian authorities have said.

Russian President Vladimir Putin previously confirmed that Russia has no plans to occupy Ukrainian lands, explaining that “the purpose of the operation is to protect people who have been persecuted and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.”