Nato and EU heads slas down China peace plan as Bejing ‘lacks credibility’

Russia intensifies attacks ahead of the one year anniversary of war on Friday Putin says Russia will pay more attention to boosting nuclear forces Joe Biden prepares to unveil new sanctions on Russian companies and peopleĪctivists paint giant Ukrainian flag outside Russian embassy in London Key PointsĬhina abstains as UN votes to call on Vladimir Putin to end war

Vladimir Putin said Russia would pay “increased attention” to boosting its nuclear forces, vowing to deploy a much-delayed new intercontinental ballistic missile, rolling out hypersonic missiles and adding new nuclear submarines. On Thursday four people were arrested after activists poured hundreds of litres of yellow and blue paint onto the road outside the Russian Embassy in London to create an enormous Ukrainian flag. The sanctions will include Russian banks, technology and defence sectors. Joe Biden will announce new sanctions against those aiding Russia’s war effort when he meets G7 leaders and Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky virtually to mark the anniversary, the White House says. The resolution was adopted with 141 votes in favour and 32 abstentions. Just a day earlier, China’s top diplomat visited Moscow and pledged a deeper partnership with the Kremlin. The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly isolated Russia, calling for a “comprehensive, just and lasting peace” and again demanding Russia withdraw its troops and stop fighting.īut Beijing abstained on the vote – the fourth time it has done so on such action since the Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago.

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