NATO Criticizes China as ‘Decisive Enabler’ of Russia’s War in Ukraine

TIME

In their most serious rebuke against Beijing, NATO allies on Wednesday called China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and expressed concerns over Beijing’s nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space.

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00:00Security is global, not regional.

00:03Putin's war is fuelled by those who do not share our values.

00:08Iran and North Korea provide direct military support, while China is propping up Russia's

00:15war economy.

00:17This is not just a temporary collision of convenience.

00:21It is a major strategic shift.

00:24And we must remain clear-eyed as to the threat it poses.

00:31As NATO Allies agreed today in our Summit Declaration, China has become a decisive enabler

00:40of Russia's war against Ukraine.

00:44And China's support increases the threat Russia poses to Euro-Atlantic security.

00:51Allies have stated clearly that China cannot enable the largest conflict in Europe in recent

00:58history without this negatively impacting their interest and reputation.

01:04Tomorrow NATO Allies will meet with our four Indo-Pacific partners and the European Union.

01:11And we will continue to deepen our cooperation in addressing shared challenges.

01:16NATO's Summit Declaration reflects the tension in the Asia-Pacific region, which is full

01:22of cold war mentality and war-loving rhetoric.

01:26The content is full of prejudice, discrediting and provocation.

01:32We are strongly dissatisfied with this and firmly oppose it.

01:36We have raised serious concerns with NATO.

01:40China's position on Ukraine is objective and just, and it plays a constructive role.

01:47It is widely recognized by the international community.

01:51NATO continues to spread false information about the U.S. in the absence of any evidence.

01:59It openly discredits China, instigates relations between China and Europe, and undermines China-Europe

02:06cooperation.

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