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Several other countries, including the UK and the US, have praised the joint statement, which avoids condemning Russia, a key strategic ally of China, for its war against Ukraine. Russia too has hailed the declaration as a “milestone”. But Ukraine, which was not represented at the summit, has expressed its disappointment saying the declaration was “nothing to be proud of”.