Coverage dated February 21, 2022 to February 23, 2022

China refuses to call Russia's war on Ukraine an "invasion"

Headline from Newsweek, on the newest of 2 developments

China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday rejected descriptions of Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukrainian forces as an "invasion."

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Feb 22, 2022
China Issues alert to its citizens in Ukraine as Russian troops cross border
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Feb 24, 2022Newest
China refuses to call Russia's war on Ukraine an "invasion"
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Newsweek
China Issues alert to its citizens in Ukraine as Russian troops cross border (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 21, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
The notice came after Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to move his troops into eastern Ukraine on Monday.
Newsweek
China offers tame response to Russia invading Ukraine (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 21, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
At a UN Security Council meeting, China's Ambassador Zhang Jun continued to call for the implementation of the Minsk II agreement.
Insider
China state media editor says Beijing must back Russia over Ukraine so it gets support when it fights for Taiwan (opens Insider)
Published Feb 22, 2022
Insider's feed description
Ming Jinwei's comments came as a Chinese outlet appeared to accidentally publish its own instructions to cover Russia favorably in Ukraine reports.
Deutsche Welle
How is China reacting to the Russia-Ukraine crisis? | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 22, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Experts say Beijing wants to avoid overtly taking sides, while looking for divisions in how Western countries respond to Russian aggression.
Newsweek
China refuses to call Russia's war on Ukraine an "invasion" (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
China's Foreign Ministry on Thursday rejected descriptions of Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukrainian forces as an "invasion."
The Hill
China refuses to call Russia action an 'invasion' (opens The Hill)
Published Feb 23, 2022
The Hill's feed description
China on Thursday refused to call Moscow's military aggression an "invasion" as Russia launched an assault on Ukraine early in the morning.
Insider
China avoids calling Russia's attack on Ukraine an 'invasion' and says trade with Russia will continue as normal (opens Insider)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Insider's feed description
China's foreign ministry said the US had "hyped" the prospect of a war, and urged all parties to exercise restraint.
New Hampshire Union Leader
China rejects calling Russia move 'invasion,' urges citizens in Ukraine to stay home (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)
Published Feb 23, 2022
New Hampshire Union Leader's feed description
BEIJING - China rejected calling Russia's moves on Ukraine an "invasion" and urged all sides to exercise restraint, even as it advised its citizens there to stay home or at
Breitbart News
China to Russia on Ukraine: You're on Your Own (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that it would offer no military support to Russia in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Daily Caller
Russia And China Buddy Up During Ukraine Invasion (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 23, 2022
The Daily Caller's feed description
China avoided criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine and approved more imports of Russian goods Thursday, which might weaken the effects of sanctions on Russia.
Washington Examiner
China rejects calling Russian incursion into Ukraine an 'invasion' (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
Officials in China are hesitant to call Russia's "special military operation" into Ukraine an invasion.
Newsweek
China shows solidarity with Russia on day of Ukraine invasion (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Newsweek's feed description
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi backed Moscow's position against the West, saying that Beijing understood "Russia's legitimate concerns on security issues."
CNN
China refuses to criticize Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and begins importing Russian wheat (opens CNN)
Published Feb 23, 2022
CNN's feed description
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in Ukraine early Thursday, and forces have entered the country from three sides. Follow here for the latest updates.
Washington Examiner
China's support for Russia turns Ukraine into battleground for new world order (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Feb 23, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
China has given “tacit approval” for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s latest invasion of Ukraine, in the judgment of U.S. officials, as part of a joint effort to undermine the institutions that American and allied leaders established to minimize conflict in the decades following World War II.