China, Russia discuss Ukraine as West slams North Korean troops

China's top diplomat Wang Yi discussed the Ukraine crisis with Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister in Beijing on Wednesday (October 30, 2024), the Foreign Ministry said, as Western leaders have condemned Moscow's deepening ties with North Korea.

Mr. Wang told Andrey Rudenko that China's relationship with Russia was "inevitable" and "strong", adding it was "not affected by the changing international situation, and is not directed at or affected by third parties", according to a statement.

Tensions have escalated in recent weeks as the United States and South Korea have slammed the apparent presence of North Korean troops in Russia.