If you ask Russia’s foreign ministry, China agrees with the Kremlin about Russian military action in Ukraine. China’s foreign ministry, however, is singing a slightly different song.
In describing a phone call between the foreign ministers of Russia and China, the Russian ministry said Monday that “there was a broad convergence of views between Russia and China in connection to the situation in Ukraine and around it.”
The statement was widely broadcast by Russian media outlets as proof Russia doesn’t stand alone on Ukraine.
But China’s foreign ministry spokesman, Qin Gang, gave a somewhat different take on China’s position.
“It is China’s long-standing position not to interfere in others’ internal affairs. We respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,” he said, according to a statement posted on the Chinese ministry’s website on Sunday.
Although his statement didn’t criticize Russia outright for sending troops into Ukrainian territory and threatening further use of force, China called for dialogue to resolve the fractious situation in Ukraine.
“China is deeply concerned about the current situation in Ukraine. We condemn the recent extreme and violent acts there and have been urging the relevant parties in Ukraine to resolve their internal disputes peacefully,” he said.
Russia and China have often stood together in the United Nations to block calls by the West for military intervention in crisis-torn countries – most notably in Syria. Chinese leaders have looked to Russia as a bulwark against U.S. and European Union influence around the world.
But in recent years, Beijing has forged stronger commercial relations with Ukraine, purchasing large amounts of corn and some military supplies.
China, Russia Have Different Takes on Beijing’s Position - Wall Street Journal - WSJ.com
In describing a phone call between the foreign ministers of Russia and China, the Russian ministry said Monday that “there was a broad convergence of views between Russia and China in connection to the situation in Ukraine and around it.”
The statement was widely broadcast by Russian media outlets as proof Russia doesn’t stand alone on Ukraine.
But China’s foreign ministry spokesman, Qin Gang, gave a somewhat different take on China’s position.
“It is China’s long-standing position not to interfere in others’ internal affairs. We respect the independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine,” he said, according to a statement posted on the Chinese ministry’s website on Sunday.
Although his statement didn’t criticize Russia outright for sending troops into Ukrainian territory and threatening further use of force, China called for dialogue to resolve the fractious situation in Ukraine.
“China is deeply concerned about the current situation in Ukraine. We condemn the recent extreme and violent acts there and have been urging the relevant parties in Ukraine to resolve their internal disputes peacefully,” he said.
Russia and China have often stood together in the United Nations to block calls by the West for military intervention in crisis-torn countries – most notably in Syria. Chinese leaders have looked to Russia as a bulwark against U.S. and European Union influence around the world.
But in recent years, Beijing has forged stronger commercial relations with Ukraine, purchasing large amounts of corn and some military supplies.
China, Russia Have Different Takes on Beijing’s Position - Wall Street Journal - WSJ.com
. And what is India's position?,I didn't see any pro-Russian or anti-Russia articles from your media. Must be too scare of losing spare parts from both side US and Russia I guess 
