One of the main causes of the Ukrainian crisis is an imbalance in Europe’s current security system, according to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a phone conversation with French Secretary of State for European Affairs Clement Beaune, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“The main cause of the Ukraine issue is an imbalance in the European security system,” Wang Yi told the ministry, as quoted by the ministry. “The principle of indivisible security must be followed in order to rebuild a balanced and effective security mechanism in Europe. This is the only way to achieve long-term peace and stability in Europe “The Chinese top diplomat emphasized this point.

Wang Yi also stated that all parties should help Russia and Ukraine reached an agreement. “You can’t call for a cease-fire while continuing to deliver a large number of weapons and ammunition, escalating hostilities,” he said.

On February 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a special military operation in response to the heads of the Donbas republics’ request. The Russian president emphasized that Moscow had no intention of occupying Ukrainian territory and that the goal was to demilitarise and denazify the country.