Speaking to Current Time, Russian political scientist Natalia Shevshkova noted comments from Wang after his recent European tour were a sign that Beijing has “grown bolder” in its rhetoric to where "it’s no longer Eastern diplomacy, but rather outright, almost rude behavior."

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused China of deeper involvement in Russia's invasion than it is letting on. Beijing has repeatedly said China is not a party to or participant in the Ukraine war, and does not provide weapons to either side.

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is said to have made the comments during a marathon four-hour debate on a wide range of geopolitical and commercial grievances with the EU’s Kaja Kallas.

Responding to a question on threats by US Senator Lindsey Graham of imposing 500 percent tariffs on countries including China if they continue to trade with Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear.

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi told the European Union’s top diplomat that Beijing cannot accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine. According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Wang said such an outcome could allow the United States to fully shift its focus to China.

Addressing a press conference, Rutte emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting Trump's announcement on increasing military support for Ukraine, including air defence systems, missiles, and ammunition.

Responding to a question over US Senator Lindsey Graham threatening up to 500 percent tariff on countries including China if they continue to trade with Russia, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China's position on the Ukraine crisis has been consistent and clear.

NATO's Mark Rutte cautioned India, China, and Brazil about the economic impact of continued trade with Russia, urging them to push for peace talks. With Trump's backing, Rutte warned of 100% secondary sanctions on nations buying Russian oil and gas.

Pentagon officials said details were still being worked out, and experts doubted Mr. Trump’s threat of huge tariffs for Russian trading partners.

China's warning to the European Union that it does not want Russia to lose in Ukraine is a wake-up call for the EU. China is an enemy of European stability.

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker joins the ‘Brian Kilmeade Show’ to discuss President Donald Trump’s updated strategy for the Russia-Ukraine war and what it could mean for the path to peace.