China's permanent representative to the UN Fu Cong called on the parties to the Ukraine conflict to cease attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure.⁣ His statement happened during a UN Security Council emergency meeting held at the request of the Russian Federation following reports of an attack on a dormitory in Starobilsk in the Luhansk region. ⁣ ⁣ Fu called for calm and restraint, and for the parties to strictly observe international humanitarian law, effectively protect civilians' safety, and cease attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, so as to promote cooling of the situation, and strive to bring hope for an early return to peace.⁣ ⁣ China's position on the Ukraine issue is objective, impartial, and consistent, Fu said, adding that China is willing to work with the international community and continue playing a constructive role in the political settlement of the crisis.⁣ ⁣ #china #ukraine #russia #conflict #Starobilsk #Luhansk