China walks back envoy's claims questioning sovereignty of ex-Soviet states amid EU backlash
- China's ambassador to France questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet states like Ukraine in an interview, angering European countries.
- The ambassador's comments hinted at closer China-Russia ties and support for Russia's war in Ukraine, worrying many.
- On Monday, China's foreign ministry disavowed the ambassador's comments and reaffirmed its respect for the sovereignty of former Soviet republics.
- The Baltic countries, Ukraine, and the EU condemned the ambassador's comments, with the Baltics being among Ukraine's strongest allies.
- China's partnership with Russia has deepened, and the ambassador's comments appeared to signal China's foreign policy moving closer to Russia's, alarming the Baltics.
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