Zhang Jun, China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, speaking at the April 5 UN Security Council meeting addressed by Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy, called on the members to desist from “unfounded accusations” until a thorough investigation has been conducted. Ambassador Zhang reiterated China’s position that sanctions are a bad response to the situation and would only aggravate the crisis. He also pointed to the dire economic effects of the sanctions, particularly on the developing world.