Tensions in Red Sea spillover of ongoing Gaza conflict: Chinese FM spokesman

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Tensions in Red Sea spillover of ongoing Gaza conflict: Chinese FM spokesman

2024-11-13 16:36 Last Updated At：23:27

The current tensions in the Red Sea are the spillover of the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip, and the international community should work together to promote ceasefire in the war-torn region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.

Lin made the remarks in response to a media query on the tensions in the Red Sea.

"The Red Sea is an important international trade route for goods and energy. All parties should jointly protect the safety of the Red Sea waters in accordance with the law, and at the same time earnestly respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the countries along the Red Sea, including Yemen. The current tensions in the Red Sea are clearly the spillover of the ongoing Gaza conflict. It is imperative that the international community should work together, especially the major countries should play a constructive role, so as to fully implement the relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council, and end hostilities and achieve a ceasefire immediately," he said.

Russia claims seizing one more settlement in Donetsk, Ukraine reports 97 battles in forefront

2024-11-14 10:55 Last Updated At：11:07

Russia announced on Wednesday that it seized one more settlement in the Donetsk region, while Ukraine reported 97 battles its forces engaged in against Russian forces over the past day.

According to a Wednesday report from the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian forces controlled a settlement in Rivnopil of Donetsk region. Over the past day, attacks were launched on Ukraine forces and caused deaths and injuries. Ukrainian military facilities including tanks, armored vehicles, howitzers, and ammunition depots were destroyed, according to the report, which also said Russian forces had also launched attacks on military airport and energy facilities that are essential for the functioning of Ukraine's military industry.

On the same day, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces released a battle report, claiming its forces engaged in 97 battles on the front lines against Russian forces, who were most active in the directions of Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. In the Pokrovsk direction, Russia launched 24 attacks and in the Kurakhove direction, the fighting was more severe, with 48 attacks being launched, said the report.