Merkel calls Putin as Russia-Ukraine tensions flare up
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In separate calls, Blinken and Le Drian, discussed the need for Russia to end its dangerous and irresponsible rhetoric, its military buildup in occupied Crimea and along Ukraine s borders, said State Department Spokesman Ned Price; while Blinken and Maas, emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine against unilateral Russian provocations.
When asked about a statement in which Dmitry Kozak Russia s top negotiator with Kyiv expressed fears of a massacre like the one that took place in Srebrenica in 1995 during the Bosnian War, Peskov claimed nationalist rhetoric in Ukraine was inflaming hatred against the Russian-speaking population of the east.
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Joe Biden White House dismisses possibility of coordinated boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in China
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President Joe Biden and his administration have already been at odds with China on certain issues, including human rights violations.
With China hosting the 2022 Winter Olympics, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki dismisses previous claims of a possible boycott by the US and allies due to their stance on China’s human rights violations.
Psaki clarified a previous comment made by State Department Spokesman Ned Price regarding the talks of a “boycott” happening by the US and its allies from the 2022 Winter Olympics, which China is hosting. Psaki said that the US is not discussing any coordinated boycott among the countries.
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China on back foot over potential boycott of Beijing Winter Games ANI | Updated: Apr 07, 2021 23:21 IST
Beijing [China], April 7 (ANI): The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said that boycotting the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing would go against the spirit of the Olympic Charter after the United States hinted at the idea of discussing with its partner a possible boycott of the upcoming games.
Responding to question on US boycott of 2022 Winter Games, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said, As to the so-called rhetoric about boycotting the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, I would also like to stress that politicisation of sports runs counter to the spirit of the Olympic Charter and harms the interests of all athletes as well as the international Olympic cause.