Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian Photo: Chinese Foreign Ministry

China's position on the Ukraine issue is consistent and clear, and an early ceasefire and pursuit of a political solution are in the interests of all parties. Promoting a de-escalation of the situation as soon as possible is the top priority, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Monday, responding to media reports that the US, UK, and France have authorized Ukraine to use long-range weapons to target deep within Russian territory.

China consistently encourages and supports efforts aimed at peacefully resolving the crisis and remains committed to playing a constructive role in advancing a political solution to the Ukraine crisis through its own approach, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said during a routine press conference.

Biden administration has allowed Ukraine to use US-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, two US officials and a source familiar with the decision said on Sunday, in a significant reversal of Washington's policy in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Reuters reported.

France and Britain have allowed Ukraine to strike deep within Russian territory using their SCALP and Storm Shadow missiles. This decision was made following approval from the US, informs Le Figaro, RBC-Ukraine reported.

In response to a question related to Russia on Sunday launching a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine's civilian energy infrastructure, using approximately 120 missiles and nearly 100 drones, and that power outages began across various regions of Ukraine, Lin emphasized on Monday that all parties should act responsibly to promote de-escalation, thereby creating favorable conditions for an early ceasefire and a political resolution of the crisis.

Global Times