Beijing said Wednesday that nuclear powers should “jointly seek de-escalation” following Vladimir Putin’s statement that Russia is prepared for a possible nuclear conflict.

“From a military-technical point of view, we are, of course, ready, are constantly in a state of combat readiness,” the Russian leader said in an interview Tuesday when asked by state media whether the country was ready for nuclear war.…

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