China’s Xi takes swipe at US aid to Ukraine: Europe should take security ‘in their own hands’

Chinese President Xi Jinping took a thinly veiled swipe at the U.S. Tuesday over its involvement in aiding Ukraine amid Russia’s deadly invasion. 

“China has been working in its own way to promote peace talks,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in readout of Xi’s call with French President Emmanuel Macron. “China supports European countries in keeping the security of Europe in their own hands.”

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The comments echoed statements made by the leader of the communist nation Monday while discussing the “situation in Ukraine.”

“The European side needs to show historical responsibility and political wisdom, bear in mind the long-term stability of Europe, and promote a solution in a responsible manner. The security of Europe should be kept in the hands of Europeans themselves,” Xi reportedly told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

China has drawn international ire for its refusal to condemn the illegal invasion by Russian President Vladimir Putin, which has resulted in the largest humanitarian crisis in Europe since World War II by displacing millions and killing at least 7,000 Ukrainian civilians.

But Beijing’s refusal to cross Moscow appears to be moving beyond turning a blind eye to its war.

Russia has ramped up its rhetoric in recent weeks and the Kremlin has accused the U.S. and NATO of fighting a proxy war against Russia by supplying defensive aid to Ukraine. 

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