Chinese Ambassador's Remarks on Former Soviet States Spark Outrage in Europe

China's ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, has sparked outrage from European countries after questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet republics, including the Baltic states, in a television interview. Officials from Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine, France, and the European Union have all hit back against Lu's remarks, which could undermine China's efforts to be seen as a potential mediator between Russia and Ukraine. The comments come amid Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine, and China has so far refused to condemn Russia's actions or call for a withdrawal of its troops.