In a call with Putin, Xi Jinping, the Chinese paramount leader and general secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, said China supports efforts to resolve the dispute through dialogue; Putin stated he was open to holding high-level talks with Ukraine.[466] In a statement released on 25 February, China said that Ukraine's territory and sovereignty should be respected and urged talks between Ukraine and Russia as soon as possible.[467] Shortly after, Wang Yi, the Chinese foreign minister and state councilor, stated that China has a clear position respecting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of all countries, including Ukraine.[467]
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi appealed for an immediate cessation of violence in Ukraine, though he has refrained from taking a stand on the issue and did not condemn the Russian invasion.[468][469] India is reportedly preparing a mechanism to trade with Russia using rupees to avoid the impact of Western sanctions.[470]
Serbia is among the few European countries that opposes sanctions on Russia. Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić said that his country supports Ukraine's sovereignty but that he would look after Serbia's own interests.[471] Vučić also stated that he would condemn Russia's recognition of the independence of separatist regions in eastern Ukraine only if Zelenskyy condemns the 1999 NATO bombing of Yugoslavia on public television.[472] While there was no agreement on sanctions on Russia, Serbia nevertheless expressed regrets over the events, describing both Russia and Ukraine as friendly states and underlining full support for the territorial integrity of Ukraine.[473][474] His initial weak response was criticised by multiple commentators in the country and the region, while some local media outlets sided with Russia.[475][476] The Serbian organization Women in Black organised anti-war demonstrations in Belgrade, and the Serbian Orthodox Church organised a collection of humanitarian aid
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