"EU condemns China's backing of Russia in Ukraine conflict"

The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, criticized China for supporting Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine, calling it a "blatant violation" of Beijing's UN commitments. Borrell urged China to stand up in defense of international rules-based order and contribute to a fair peace. EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to warn China against sending weapons to Russia during talks with President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Borrell said he was looking for a change of heart in Beijing if relations were not to deteriorate.