Russia has taken control of the settlement of Prylipka in Kharkiv region and Andriivka in Dnipropetrovsk region in eastern Ukraine over the past 24 hours, according to the country's Ministry of Defense. The Ministry also stated that Russian forces launched a large-scale attack against Ukrainian military-industrial facilities and energy infrastructure in retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on civilian facilities within Russia. 'The objectives of the attack have been fully met. All designated targets have been neutralized,' the ministry declared. China's Rebuke to Ukraine Almost simultaneously with these events, it became known that China urged Ukraine to correct its mistakes immediately, according to Xinhua news agency, which was accessed by the Argentine News Agency. This was affirmed on Tuesday by a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing, stating that China will resolutely protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies and citizens. A Response to Zelensky Spokesperson Lin Jian made these statements at a daily press conference when asked about the statements of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who announced that a new round of sanctions against Russian entities and individuals assisting Russia would soon be imposed, including nationals of other countries, such as China. Lin emphasized that China has always opposed unilateral sanctions that violate international law and are not authorized by the United Nations Security Council. He Recalled China's Pacifist Stance Regarding China's role in ongoing efforts to promote a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis, Lin recalled that since the outbreak of this conflict, the Asian country has maintained close communication with all relevant parties, including Russia and Ukraine. Meanwhile, he reiterated that it remains committed to promoting a ceasefire and the cessation of hostilities, as well as advancing peace talks. 'The efforts made by China are evident to the international community,' the spokesperson stated. He also highlighted that China supports all efforts that lead to peace and will continue to play a constructive role in this regard.
