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February 28, 2023

China Blasts U.S. for Pushing "Endless" War in Ukraine as Janet Yellen Visits Kyiv
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made a surprise visit to the
Ukrainian capital of Kyiv on Monday and announced the transfer of $1.25
billion in new economic aid to Ukraine.

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen: "As we mark one year since the
beginning of this full-scale invasion, the message I bring you from
President Biden is simple: America will stand with Ukraine for as long
as it takes."

During her trip, Yellen also warned China that it would face "severe
consequences" if it provided material support to Russia in violation of
U.S.-backed sanctions.

On Monday, China criticized the United States for its role in the war in
Ukraine. A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said, "While the
United States has intensified its efforts to send weapons to one of the
conflicting parties, resulting in endless wars and no end in sight for
peace, it has frequently spread false information about China's supply
of weapons to Russia." Last week China released a 12-point peace plan to
end the war in Ukraine.
In related news, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko has arrived in
China for a three-day state visit, while U.S. Secretary of State Tony
Blinken is visiting Kazakhstan for meetings with top diplomats from
Central Asian nations.