China calls for de-escalation in Ukraine following attacks

China's Foreign Ministry on Monday called for de-escalation in Ukraine after explosions rocked several cities including Kyiv in apparent Russian revenge strikes following a blast on a bridge linking Crimea to Russia.

"We hope the situation will deescalate soon," ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press briefing.

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