JimH52
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China signals shift on Ukraine as Russia accused of atrocities
Xi calls conflict a 'war' for first time as it threatens No. 2 economy
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It is a very muted statement, but it may be the beginning of a shift in China away from their tacit support for Russia in Ukraine. If they do, it would not be good news for the Russian leaders.