the chinese president Xi Jinping left this wednesday Russia, after the summit with his peer Vladimir Putin. In the final balance of the conclave, there was a “ratification” of the strategic alliance of both nations, at the same time there were no definitions or advances regarding the situation in Ukraine.
The decision to reaffirm geopolitical and economic ties of Russia and China Its objective is to counteract the international influence of the United States, hand in hand with the advance and expansion of the NATO in various territories of the map, centered on the situation in Eastern Europe and the Pacific.
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the plane of Xi took off from Moscow’s Vnukovo airport after being seen off by an honor guard who played the national anthems of Russia and Chinaaccording to the local news agency RIA Novosti.
Xi’s visit was a clear sign of support for Putin, who is facing an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court over allegations of the illegal deportation of Ukrainian children.
The Russian leader claimed to be open to negotiations with Ukraine and praised the peace proposal in 12 points Presented by Chinawhich calls for dialogue and respect for the territorial sovereignty of all countries.
“Many points of the peace plan proposed by China (…) can serve as the basis for a peaceful solution, when the West and Kiev are willing to do so. But for the moment we do not see willingness on their part”said.
The war in Ukraine
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyexplained that he had invited China to dialogue, but that he still awaits “an answer”.
China actively mediated the recent diplomatic reconciliation between Saudi Arabia and Iranbut analysts consider it difficult to achieve a cessation of hostilities in the former Soviet republic.
For his part, the spokesman for the United States Security Council, John Kirby, ruled out that China could be considered “reasonably impartial” in this conflict.
Unit to counter the western axis
United by their desire to counter US global dominance, China and Russia have put Cold War differences behind them and increased their cooperation in recent years.
On the second day of meetings in Moscow, Xi assured that relations between the two nations “enter a new era” and Putin celebrated “unlimited possibilities and perspectives” of your cooperation.
In addition to addressing the Ukrainian conflict, the two leaders closed an agreement to build a gigantic pipeline that will carry gas from Siberia to northwestern China.
Putin said the negotiations were “significant and sincere” and that his country, having lost much of its European market, could meet the Asian giant’s “growing demand” for energy.
In a joint statement, the two allies expressed concern about the increasing strengthening of ties between NATO and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region” and accused the Transatlantic Alliance of “undermining regional peace and stability”.
The leaders lavished cordial gestures on each other since the start of the summit on Monday, when they referred to each other as “dear friend.”
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The situation at the UN
china and russia they usually go to the UN Security Council, using their veto power as permanent members to stop the initiatives of Western countries.
The Asian giant tried to position itself as a neutral actor in the Ukraine conflict, but Washington considers its proposals “delay tactics” to help and give Moscow more time.
Parallel to the trip Xi, the head of another Asian power, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, traveled to kyiv on Tuesday and met with President Zelensky. “Our talks with Mr. Kishida were quite productive,” the Ukrainian leader said.
Kishida was the only G7 leader who had not gone to Ukraine since the start of the war and was under pressure to do so before hosting the group’s summit in Japan in May. Zelensky confirmed on Tuesday who would participate in this summit by videoconference.
Source: Ambito
