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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone conversation on Thursday (June 19) amid concerns over the ongoing war between Iran and occupied Israel and the potential involvement of the United States in the conflict.
Following the discussion, Xi Jinping issued a statement saying, “The international community, especially major powers with influence over the warring nations, should work to resolve conflicts rather than escalate them.” Through this statement, Xi indirectly urged the United States to refrain from getting involved in the war. He also called on occupied Israel to immediately halt its attacks.
On the other hand, Putin emphasized that “nothing can be achieved through war, and solutions must be pursued through diplomacy.” He further expressed Russia’s readiness to assist in diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
This phone call signals an effort to de-escalate tensions and promote a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict.
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