India-China standoff: How US, Russia, UK and EU Reacted

After the killing of 20 Indian Amry personnel in clashes with Chinese troops was announced by the Indian government, the US, the UK, Russia and the EU responded cautiously on the incident.

There was no condemnation by any of the countries.

The US State department spokesperson said in a statement, “We are closely monitoring the situation between Indian and Chinese forces along the LAC. We note the Indian military has announced that 20 soldiers have died, and we offer our condolences to their families. Both India and China have expressed a desire to de-escalate, and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation…”

Russian ambassador Nikolay Kudashev tweeted, “We welcome all steps aimed at de-escalation at the #LAC, including the conversation between the two FMs, and remain optimistic.”

A British High Commission spokesperson said in New Delhi, “We encourage China and India to engage in dialogue on issues relating to the border – violence is in no one’s interest.”

EU Foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, “In light of recent worrying developments along the LAC between India and China, the EU encourages both sides to show restraint and to engage in military de-escalation… We trust that both the Indian and Chinese authorities will look to continue their dialogue in order to find peaceful solutions to their differences.”