The two visits, about 800km apart, highlighted the nearly 13-month-old war's repercussions for international diplomacy. 9News
"Depleted uranium is completely inert. There is no way that you could create a nuclear reaction or a nuclear explosion with depleted uranium."
Kishida called Russia's invasion a "disgrace that undermines the foundations of the international legal order.""Upon this visit to Bucha, I feel a strong resentment against cruelty," he said. Kyiv's allies pledged more support. Washington is accelerating its delivery of Abrams tanks to Ukraine, sending a refurbished older version that can be ready faster, US officials told The Associated Press. The aim is to get the 70-ton behemoths to the war zone in eight to 10 months, the officials said on the condition of anonymity because the plan was not announced.
Meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Xi said he invited Putin to China this year to discuss a regional initiative that seeks to extend Beijing's influence through economic cooperation.
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