Deadly clashes between India and Pakistan have prompted concern worldwide. China is calling on both countries to prioritize peace and stability, while US President Donald Trump hopes the situation ends quickly. The UN Secretary-General is urging maximum military restraint from both sides, as France emphasizes the need for restraint to protect civilians. Russia also expresses concern over the escalation of tensions, advocating for peaceful diplomatic means to resolve the issue.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/05/07/the-world-cannot-afford-it-world-powers-urge-india-pakistan-to-show-restraint-fearing-wider-conflict/175888Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of safeguarding the UN-centered international system, promoting a multi-polar world with equal economic benefits for all nations, and prioritizing dialogue over confrontation in international relations. He stressed the need for multilateralism, considering legitimate concerns of all parties, and upholding joint international rules and order.
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202505/1333496.shtmlFormer US President Joe Biden has accused Donald Trump of engaging in "modern-day appeasement" by pressuring Ukraine to give up territory to Russia, a stance that Biden believes will never satisfy Russian President Vladimir Putin.
https://www.asiaone.com/world/former-us-president-biden-accuses-trump-appeasement-russiaUS President Joe Biden has accused Russian leader Vladimir Putin of engaging in "modern-day appeasement" by suggesting concessions on Ukraine in exchange for peace. In a BBC Radio 4 interview, Biden criticized Putin's approach as foolish, stating that allowing Russia to take significant portions of land would not satisfy the dictator. Biden expressed concerns that this would erode Europe's confidence in US leadership and potentially lead NATO countries bordering Russia to make similar "accommodations" with Moscow.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14686249/Joe-Biden-Donald-Trump-modern-day-appeasement-Puti.htmlUS President Joe Biden has expressed concern that US-Europe relations are breaking down under President Donald Trump, which he believes could alter the course of modern history. In an interview with BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Biden described pressure from the Trump administration on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia as "modern-day appeasement". He stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin views Ukraine as part of Russia and warned that conceding territory would be "foolish".
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/world/2025-05-07-biden-trump-appeasing-putin-with-pressure-on-ukraineUS President Joe Biden has likened former President Donald Trump's pressure on Ukraine to give up territory to Russia as "modern-day appeasement," drawing parallels with the historical term used to describe Nazi Germany's annexation of European land in the 1930s. This comparison was made during an interview with BBC Radio 4's "Today" program, where Biden expressed concerns that Trump's statements about acquiring Panama, Greenland and Canada have eroded trust between the US and Europe.
https://www.ocregister.com/2025/05/07/biden-trump-modern-day-appeasement/China is set to defend its interests in trade talks with the US, which are taking place in Switzerland, following President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods, totaling 145%, and sector-specific measures.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/05/07/world/asia-oceania/china-vows-to-defend-justice-in-looming-trade-talks-with-us/2107432China has vowed to defend "justice" in upcoming trade talks with the US in Switzerland, led by Vice Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The two sides' first negotiations follow President Donald Trump's tariff rollout, which imposed 145% levies on Chinese goods. China retaliated with 125% tariffs on US imports, sparking a global market shock. Beijing's commerce ministry warned that it will not compromise its principles, stating "if the US talks in one way and acts in another, or even attempts to continue to coerce and blackmail China under the guise of talks, China will never agree."
https://channelnewsasia.com/world/china-vows-defend-justice-looming-trade-talks-us-5113336The European Union and Britain are set to sign a defence pact at a summit in London on May 19, as tensions with the US and Russia drive cooperation between the two parties. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's meeting with EU chiefs aims to reset ties after Brexit, with a focus on rearming against Russian threats and potential US withdrawal from Europe. The agreement could lead to regular security talks, Britain joining EU military missions, and access to a 150-billion-euro defence fund.
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