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ukraine: Can’t condone Russia, stand by Ukraine: General Bajwa
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan General Qamar Javed Bajwa spoke out on Saturday of “Pakistan’s grave concern” about the war in Ukrainesays Russia may have legitimate security concerns but its aggression towards a smaller country is intolerable.
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is very regrettable because thousands of people have been killed, millions have taken refuge and half of Ukraine has been destroyed,” he said, opposing the Prime Minister’s stance. General Imran Khan steadfastly refused to do what the West said and denounced Russia.
General Bajwa warned that the continuation of the conflict would not serve the interests of any party, at least of all developing countries, having to bear the socio-economic costs of a possible war.” easily get out of hand.”
Regarding Ukraine’s refusal to give up more than a month after the fighting began, the general said the country’s military response has given smaller countries hope that they can defend their territory with force. Smaller but agile capacity with modern equipment.
He said Pakistan has “excellent defense and economic relations with Ukraine” while relations with Russia, which Prime Minister Imran visited even when the war started, remained “cool” for a long time because many reasons. He hastily added that some positive developments in this regard have taken place recently.
General Bajwa said Pakistan sent humanitarian assistance to Ukraine through Pakistani Air Force plane and will continue to do.
“Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is very regrettable because thousands of people have been killed, millions have taken refuge and half of Ukraine has been destroyed,” he said, opposing the Prime Minister’s stance. General Imran Khan steadfastly refused to do what the West said and denounced Russia.
General Bajwa warned that the continuation of the conflict would not serve the interests of any party, at least of all developing countries, having to bear the socio-economic costs of a possible war.” easily get out of hand.”
Regarding Ukraine’s refusal to give up more than a month after the fighting began, the general said the country’s military response has given smaller countries hope that they can defend their territory with force. Smaller but agile capacity with modern equipment.
He said Pakistan has “excellent defense and economic relations with Ukraine” while relations with Russia, which Prime Minister Imran visited even when the war started, remained “cool” for a long time because many reasons. He hastily added that some positive developments in this regard have taken place recently.
General Bajwa said Pakistan sent humanitarian assistance to Ukraine through Pakistani Air Force plane and will continue to do.