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  • After Russia's foreign minister raised the prospect of a nuclear war over Ukraine, China called for restraint.

  • No one wants to see a third world war, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman.

  • We hope relevant parties keep cool-headed and exercise restraint.

China called for restraint after Russia's foreign minister raised the possibility of a nuclear war.

No one wants to see a third world war, according to a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman.

We hope that relevant parties can keep cool-headed and exercise restraint, prevent escalation of tension, realize peace as soon as possible, and avoid a heavier price on Europe and the world.

Europe has been caught up in the conflict more than 30 years after the end of the Cold War, on how to build a balanced, effective and sustainable European security architecture, and on how to strengthen the global security governance system.

The Russian Foreign Minister warned the West to not underestimate the risks of a third world war, and to get involved in Russia's two-month-long conflict.

During an interview broadcast on Russian state TV on Monday, Lavrov was asked about the risks of a third world war and whether US and Russia tensions could be compared to the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.

The risks of another world war are considerable according to Lavrov.

I wouldn't want to elevate those risks artificially. Many people would like that. The danger is real. According to the news outlet, Lavrov said that we must not underestimate it.

More than 5 million people have fled the eastern European country since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said last week that China would strengthen strategic coordination with Russia.

No matter how the international landscape may change, China will continue to strengthen strategic coordination with Russia to achieve win-win cooperation, safeguard our common interests and promote the building of a new type of international relations and a community with a shared future for mankind.

China and Russia have become major trade partners in recent years.

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