Politicians all over the world responded to the unfolding crisis in Ukraine Thursday. While western nations are voicing support for Ukraine, China is defending Russia and blaming the United States.

“It is irresponsible to add fuel to the flames on the one hand while blaming those who fight the fire on the other hand,” China’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters, according to Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece China Daily.

Hua accused the United States of heightening tensions in Europe, but she said China believes diplomacy is still an option.