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The US administration of Joe Biden announced economic sanctions against Russia on the 24th (local time), marking the first year of the war in Ukraine, and said that Chinese companies would also be included in the target. The Biden administration, which warned that if China provides lethal weapons to Russia, would cross the ‘red line’ (limit line) that would fundamentally change US-China relations, is increasing the level of public pressure. China put forward a so-called “peace plan” that day calling for an end to the war in Ukraine and the lifting of sanctions against Russia.

Russia invaded Ukraine one year… “Peace to Ukraine” lit up the world On the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, major cities around the world lit up the night in hopes of bringing peace to Ukraine. On the 24th, blue and yellow lights, the colors of the national flag of Ukraine, are illuminated alternately on the outer wall of Namsan Seoul Tower in Yongsan-gu, Seoul.

In an interview held by the Washington Post (WP) on the 23rd, U.S. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland said, “We will present a sanctions package on the 24th,” adding, “It will also impose restrictions on Chinese companies that are active in evading sanctions and Chinese corporate affiliates in Europe. will,” he said. It means that Chinese companies that supplied ‘dual-use’ items that could be diverted as weapons to Russia would be sanctioned.

On the 23rd (local time), the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France was also dyed blue and yellow. Paris = AP Newsis

“We are aware that Russia has repeatedly demanded arms from China. Some Chinese companies are trying to sneak into the (sanctions) border and support Russia.” Regarding the possibility of China’s arms support for Russia, he said, “It’s not something China can do secretly.” The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Secretary of State Tony Blincoln is considering a plan to disclose related intelligence at the UN Security Council meeting on the 24th.

In front of the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany, activists lit candles symbolizing peace. Berlin = AP Newsis

China’s Foreign Ministry made 12 proposals for an end to the war in a statement titled “China’s Position on the Political Resolution of the Ukraine Crisis”. Earlier, at the Munich Security Conference on the 18th, China announced that it would present a peace plan known as the so-called ‘Xi Jinping Proposal’.

In its position statement, China urged an end to the war and the start of peace talks, saying, “Russia and Ukraine must resume dialogue as soon as possible.” It also stated that “the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of each country must be firmly guaranteed” and that “nuclear war must not be tolerated.” At the same time, China also agreed with Russia’s argument that “regional security cannot be guaranteed by strengthening or expanding the military group,” which used NATO expansion as a justification for invading Ukraine. It also included ‘suspending unilateral sanctions’ and ‘guaranteeing supply chain stability’.

At a military cemetery in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, a ‘Light of Remembrance’ event was held to shine a spotlight on the sky to commemorate the fallen soldiers. A mother and daughter are listening to prayers for the fallen while standing hugging each other. Lviv = AP Newsis

On the same day, the United Nations adopted a resolution calling for the immediate withdrawal of troops from Russia at an emergency general meeting. Seven countries, including North Korea, opposed the resolution, while 32 countries, including China and India, abstained. The White House announced that President Biden would hold a video summit of the seven major countries (G7) on the 24th and announce a new arms support plan worth $200 million (about 260 billion won).

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Source: Donga

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