China called for calm and restraint in the Ukraine crisis on Saturday, saying that the issue should be resolved through talks and political means.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged all parties to keep in mind the fundamental interests of all ethnic communities in Ukraine and interests of regional peace and stability.
China has said it will not interfere in what it considers an internal affair and that it respects the Ukrainian people's decisions.
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