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Blinken-US To Support China Efforts If It Brings Just & Lasting Peace

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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken speaking in the Finnish capital, Helsinki on the war in Ukraine. Livestream here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6irKcmc0YM4. Blinken states that: 'The invasion of Ukraine has been a strategic failure. Putin believes Russia can outlast Ukraine and win the long game. He is wrong.'

  • Blinken: 'The US welcomes any initiative that helps being President Putin to the table to engage in meaningful diplomacy, US will support efforts - whether by Brazil, China or any other nation - if the help find a way to a just and lasting peace, consistent with the principles in the UN charter. A just and lasting peace requires Ukraine's full participation and assent.'
  • Blinken: 'The US will help build a Ukrainian military of the future...Ukraine needs a strong air force, integrated air and missile defence network, advanced tanks and armoured vehicles, national capacity to product ammunition.'
  • Blinken: 'The US has been working with Ukraine and allies and partners around the world to build consensus around the core elements of a just and lasting peace.'

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