During an informal part of the talks, Kremlin dictator and war criminal Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping discussed China’s “settlement plan” for the war in Ukraine.
Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov said:
I will not give estimates, let’s wait for statements for the media.
According to Peskov, the official part of the negotiations will take place after 15:00 in the Kremlin.
Xi Jinping, during a meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, called Beijing and Moscow “great neighboring states” and “strategic partners,” saying China would “priority” ties with Russia.
Xi said Chinese Premier Li Qiang “will continue to prioritize the all-round strategic partnership between China and Russia,” adding that “we are great neighbors and all-encompassing strategic partners.”
On February 24, the anniversary of the start of the large-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs published its proposals to “settle the Ukrainian crisis.”
The document published by Beijing is called “China’s position on the political settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.” It includes 12 points, the implementation of which, according to China, will bring the end of the war closer.
There are many streamlined formulations and diplomatic curtsies in the text. But if you briefly retell the essence of what was written, you get the following. China offers:
- Stop the fire and sit down at the negotiating table. Beijing believes that it is necessary to resume direct dialogue between Moscow and Kiev. At the same time, both sides must respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of each other (it is not reported how this can be implemented, given the irreconcilable positions of the parties on this issue);
- Abandon the Cold War mentality and, in particular, stop the expansion of military blocs. “Attempts to ensure one’s own security at the expense of the security of other countries, as well as the policy of bloc confrontation, are not allowed”;
- ensure the safety of nuclear power plants and not organize armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities;
- Prevent the use of nuclear, chemical or bacteriological weapons;
- End unilateral sanctions and ensure the stability of production and supply chains;
- Create humanitarian corridors, respect the rights of civilians and prisoners of war.
Putin and Xi Jinping held an informal meeting in the Kremlin.
Source: Racurs
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