China said on Tuesday that there are no winners in a trade war after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hit buyers of Russian exports with sanctions unless Russia agrees to a peace deal in 50 days.
"There are no winners in trade wars, and coercion and pressure will not solve the problem either," ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a media briefing.
“We hope all parties will work to foster an environment and build the conditions necessary for a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, and do more to encourage peace and promote talks.”
The Kremlin has so far not commented on Trump's remarks but said on Monday it was clear that the United States had continued to supply weapons and ammunition to Ukraine.
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