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<p>China has refuted the claims suggesting it had supplied weapons to Russia in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang took a stern stance and said Beijing was being unfairly dragged into the conflict.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“China did not create the crisis. It is not a party to the crisis. And it has not provided weapons to either side of the conflict. Why on earth is there blame and sanctions on China? This is absolutely unacceptable," Qin told reporters on the sidelines of China's annual parliamentary meeting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“There seems to be an invisible hand pushing for the protraction and escalation of the conflict,” he said before adding, “Ukraine crisis is a tragedy that could have been avoided."</p>

<p>China and Russia have a relatively close working relationship. After Russia suffered setbacks in the war, news reports suggested that China had started delivering weapons to Kremlin - a claim that has not been proven so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-tells-united-states-to-not-cross-the-red-line-on-taiwan-question-569441"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;China tells United States to not cross the 'red line' on Taiwan question</strong></a></p>

<p>The Chinese minister added that reason and dialogue were required to solve the situation instead of imposing sanctions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Conflict, sanctions and pressure will not solve the problem. What is needed is calmness, reason and dialogue while respecting the legitimate security concerns of all parties.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-releases-12-point-policy-paper-on-russia-ukraine-war-565299"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;China releases 12-point policy paper on Russia-Ukraine war</strong></a></p>

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<p>The US, however, continues to allege that China is supplying arms through clandestine means. In January, the Biden administration imposed sanctions on a Chinese firm named Changsha Tianyi Space Science and Technology Research Institute for allegedly supplying satellite images to Putin's private militia, the Wagner group.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“These images were gathered in order to enable Wagner combat operations in Ukraine,” read a statement released by the treasury department.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/antony-blinken-claims-plans-to-send-lethal-support-to-russia-for-the-ukraine-war-563737" target="_blank"><strong>Read more: China planning to send 'lethal support' to Russia for the Ukraine war, claims Blinken</strong></a></p>

<p>US Secretary of State Antony Blinken last month met top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference and warned him of consequences if China supplied the arms. Shortly after the meeting, Blinken gave an interview and doubled down on the warning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"One of the things that I shared with him (Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi) was a growing concern on our part, that China is considering providing lethal support to Russia in its aggression against Ukraine."&nbsp;</p>

<p>While allegations fly left, right and centre, Chinese media is reporting that Xi Jinping might visit Putin after the culmination of the Chinese parliament next week. Putin had previously extended an official invitation to Xi.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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China has refuted the claims suggesting it had supplied weapons to Russia in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang took a stern stance and said Beijing was being unfairly dragged into the conflict.

China has refuted the claims suggesting it had supplied weapons to Russia in the ongoing war with Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang took a stern stance and said Beijing was being unfairly dragged into the conflict. “China did not create the crisis. It is not a party to the crisis. And it has not provided weapons to either side of the conflict. Why on earth is there blame and sanctions on China? This is absolutely unacceptable," Qin told reporters on the sidelines of China's annual parliamentary meeting. “There seems to be an invisible hand pushing for the protraction and escalation of the conflict,” he said before adding, “Ukraine crisis is a tragedy that could have been avoided." China and Russia have a relatively close working relationship. After Russia suffered setbacks in the war, news reports suggested that China had started delivering weapons to Kremlin - a claim that has not been proven so far. Read more: China tells United States to not cross the 'red line' on Taiwan question The Chinese minister added that reason and dialogue were required to solve the situation instead of imposing sanctions. “Conflict, sanctions and pressure will not solve the problem. What is needed is calmness, reason and dialogue while respecting the legitimate security concerns of all parties.” WATCH | China releases 12-point policy paper on Russia-Ukraine war × The US, however, continues to allege that China is supplying arms through clandestine means. In January, the Biden administration imposed sanctions on a Chinese firm named Changsha Tianyi Space Science and Technology Research Institute for allegedly supplying satellite images to Putin's private militia, the Wagner group. “These images were gathered in order to enable Wagner combat operations in Ukraine,” read a statement released by the treasury department. Read more: China planning to send 'lethal support' to Russia for the Ukraine war, claims Blinken US Secretary of State Antony Blinken last month met top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi at the Munich Security Conference and warned him of consequences if China supplied the arms. Shortly after the meeting, Blinken gave an interview and doubled down on the warning. "One of the things that I shared with him (Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi) was a growing concern on our part, that China is considering providing lethal support to Russia in its aggression against Ukraine." While allegations fly left, right and centre, Chinese media is reporting that Xi Jinping might visit Putin after the culmination of the Chinese parliament next week. Putin had previously extended an official invitation to Xi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

'Why on earth...': Chinese FM quashes rumours of supplying weapons to Russia

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday&nbsp;fired a top military commander without citing any reason.&nbsp;Eduard Moskalyov, the commander of the joint forces of Ukraine, which are engaged in battles in the Donbas region was seemingly the fall guy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, Zelensky made the&nbsp;announcement in a one-line decree. Meanwhile, the social media accounts of the joint forces did not make any mention of the dismissal, suggesting that something sinister had transpired in the background.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Moskalyov had been on the battle frontlines since March 2022, a month after Russia invaded Ukraine. His dismissal comes in the backdrop of a series of personnel changes issued by Zelensky.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Defence minister&nbsp;Oleksii Reznikov nearly lost his position after allegations of corruption surfaced in his department, including an allegation that it overpaid for food for Ukrainian soldiers.</p>

<p>Reznikov was forced to reshuffle his office to satiate Zelensky who did not take the allegations lightly, per reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reznikov appointed three new deputies viz.&nbsp;&nbsp;Vitaliy Deynega,&nbsp;Oleksandr Pavlyuk&nbsp;and&nbsp;Andriy Shevchenko to settle the ministry and avoid any drastic reaction from the president.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russia-ukraine-war-reporting-live-amidst-shelling-war-vlog-by-anas-mallick-566105"><strong>WATCH |&nbsp;Russia-Ukraine War: Reporting live amidst shelling | War-Vlog by Anas Mallick</strong></a></p>

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<h2>Russian invasion of Ukraine - One year anniversary</h2>

<p>The Russian invasion of Ukraine surpassed its one-year anniversary last week. The war is far from being over&nbsp;as both parties continue to mount serious challenges.&nbsp;</p>

<p>President Zelesnky in his anniversary speech praised his countrymen and soldiers after not many had given Ukraine any chance against mighty Russia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our faith has grown stronger. Our morale has been reinforced. We endured the first day of a full-scale war. We didn't know what would happen tomorrow, but we realized for sure: every tomorrow is worth fighting for!" he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Three days that we were predicted to last. They threatened that in 72 hours, we would not exist. But we survived the fourth day. And then the fifth. And today, we have been standing for exactly one year. And we still know: every tomorrow is worth fighting for!"</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-ukraine-war-putin-says-war-a-battle-for-russias-survival-566074"><strong>Read more:&nbsp;Ukraine war: Saudi Arabia's FM reiterates support for Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky</strong></a></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday fired a top military commander without citing any reason. Eduard Moskalyov, the commander of the joint forces of Ukraine, which are engaged in battles in the Donbas region was seemingly the fall guy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday fired a top military commander without citing any reason. Eduard Moskalyov, the commander of the joint forces of Ukraine, which are engaged in battles in the Donbas region was seemingly the fall guy. According to reports, Zelensky made the announcement in a one-line decree. Meanwhile, the social media accounts of the joint forces did not make any mention of the dismissal, suggesting that something sinister had transpired in the background. Moskalyov had been on the battle frontlines since March 2022, a month after Russia invaded Ukraine. His dismissal comes in the backdrop of a series of personnel changes issued by Zelensky. Defence minister Oleksii Reznikov nearly lost his position after allegations of corruption surfaced in his department, including an allegation that it overpaid for food for Ukrainian soldiers. Reznikov was forced to reshuffle his office to satiate Zelensky who did not take the allegations lightly, per reports. Reznikov appointed three new deputies viz. Vitaliy Deynega, Oleksandr Pavlyuk and Andriy Shevchenko to settle the ministry and avoid any drastic reaction from the president. WATCH | Russia-Ukraine War: Reporting live amidst shelling | War-Vlog by Anas Mallick × Russian invasion of Ukraine - One year anniversary The Russian invasion of Ukraine surpassed its one-year anniversary last week. The war is far from being over as both parties continue to mount serious challenges. President Zelesnky in his anniversary speech praised his countrymen and soldiers after not many had given Ukraine any chance against mighty Russia. "Our faith has grown stronger. Our morale has been reinforced. We endured the first day of a full-scale war. We didn't know what would happen tomorrow, but we realized for sure: every tomorrow is worth fighting for!" he said. "Three days that we were predicted to last. They threatened that in 72 hours, we would not exist. But we survived the fourth day. And then the fifth. And today, we have been standing for exactly one year. And we still know: every tomorrow is worth fighting for!" Read more: Ukraine war: Saudi Arabia's FM reiterates support for Ukraine during meeting with Zelensky (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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