Washington preempted the Chinese president’s visit to Moscow and announced its opposition to any call for a cease-fire in Ukraine. John Kirby, White House national security spokesman, said on Friday that the United States has great concerns that China will try to present itself as a peacemaker in the war in Ukraine by calling for a cease-fire.
in favor of Russia
Kirby told reporters in a briefing that any cease-fire at this stage would not lead to a just and lasting peace between Ukraine and Russia, and “would be to Moscow’s advantage.”
In addition, Russian Presidential Assistant Yuri Ushakov announced today, Friday, his confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, will discuss the conflict in Ukraine during their upcoming meeting next week in Moscow.
“a thoughtful attitude”
“Of course, the conflict in Ukraine will be discussed. We highly appreciate the conservative and thoughtful attitude of the Chinese leadership on this issue, and we are aware of China’s settlement plan,” Ushakov told reporters.
He added, “I am sure that both leaders will exchange their assessments of the current situation in the context of the development of the conflict in Ukraine, and as for the ideas that will arise after that, we will see.”
identical visions
The Russian aide noted that Moscow “appreciates the understanding shown by Beijing to the real causes of the conflict in Ukraine. We positively appreciate the statement of the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on February 24 (the Chinese 12-item peace initiative). A large part of the assessments of Chinese friends coincide with our view of the current situation.” “.
Talk to Zelensky
In addition, when asked about Xi Jinping’s intention to talk with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky via video after his meeting with Putin, Ushakov said: “I know that Xi Jinping will come to Moscow and then he will fly from Moscow to Beijing.”
Speaking about other international issues on the agenda of the talks between the Russian and Chinese leaders, Ushakov noted that “Moscow and Beijing take close or identical positions on major world problems, support the formation of a more just and democratic multipolar world order, and ensure equal and indivisible security.” .
