China blames NATO for pushing Russia-Ukraine tension to 'breaking point'
Beijing urges US to avoid undermining its rights or interests in handling the Ukraine issue
BEIJING:
Moves by US-led NATO have pushed tension between Russia and Ukraine to a "breaking point", Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.
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At a daily news briefing, he urged the United States to take China's concerns seriously and avoid undermining its rights or interests in handling the Ukraine issue and ties with Russia.