Russian ally Kazakhstan expressed support on Saturday for a Chinese initiative to resolve the conflict in Ukraine, days ahead of a visit by the US Secretary of State.
Kazakhstan’s foreign ministry said it welcomed China’s position “on the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis”.
In a statement, the ministry said the proposal “deserves support as contributing to the cessation of bloodshed”.
Kazakhstan, which shares a 7,500 kilometre (4,660 mile) border with Russia, on Saturday also emphasised the importance of “territorial integrity” in China’s plan.
Kazakhstan is part of various military and economic alliances with Russia but has refused to support the invasion of Ukraine or recognise the Kremlin’s annexation of four Ukrainian…
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