China urges "realization of ceasefire through dialogue from all sides" amid Russian military mobilization order

On the 15th (local time), Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an in-person meeting.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] On the 21st (local time), as Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a partial military mobilization order, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its position, urging "all parties to realize a ceasefire through dialogue and negotiations."

According to the daily The Guardian and others, Wang Wenbin, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing that day, "China's position on the Ukraine crisis is consistent and clear." Wang emphasized, "We urge finding ways to consider the reasonable security concerns of all countries as soon as possible, and hope the international community will create the conditions and space for this." He added, "China wishes to continue playing a constructive role with the international community to ease the situation."

While emphasizing that China is a "longtime friend" of Russia, China has refrained from intervening in the Ukraine war issue. On the 15th, Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in Uzbekistan, but made no official remarks. However, foreign media interpreted that Putin acknowledged China's doubts and concerns about the invasion of Ukraine, indicating a difference in views between the two leaders.

On the same day, President Putin announced a partial military mobilization order related to the Ukraine war. According to Russia's TASS news agency, he said, "I have signed a partial military mobilization order, and mobilization will be implemented from today," emphasizing, "The West wants to destroy us, but we will achieve the liberation of the Donbas region as planned."

Immediately after President Putin's announcement, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated in a press release that 300,000 reservists will be called up.

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