EU Lashes Out At China For Support Of Russia In Ukraine War

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) is welcomed by European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell ahead of a meeting in Brussels on April 4.

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell lashed out at China on April 4 for its support of Russia amid the invasion of Ukraine and called it "a blatant violation" of Beijing's UN commitments. "There cannot be siding with the aggressor," Borrell said. "There is a clear expectation from a permanent member of the Security Council to stand up in defense of international rules-based order and China as a moral duty to contribute to a fair peace." Standing alongside visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Borrell was forceful in his condemnation of China. To read the original story by AP, click here.