In order to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that he will travel to China in April.
The declaration was made on Saturday, following the publication by China of a 12-point position paper. That demanded an end to the year-long conflict through a “political settlement” and a cease-fire.
At a Paris agricultural expo, Macron announced that he would travel to China in “early April.”
The French president praised China’s involvement in peace talks while emphasising that peace could only come about. If “Russian aggression was stopped, troops were removed, and the territorial sovereignty of Ukraine and its people was recognised.”
He continued, “China must assist us in applying pressure to Russia to ensure that it never employs chemical or nuclear weapons. However it ceases its aggressiveness as a prerequisite for dialogue.
Even as it has maintained tight connections with Russia and assisted in thwarting an united statement condemning. The war at a G20 summit in India, Beijing has attempted to portray itself as a neutral party in the fight.
According to the Chinese position paper, which was released on the anniversary of the conflict, “assist Russia and Ukraine.
In working inthe same direction and resuming direct discussion as fast as possible” is what all parties should do.
The plan, which was made public by the foreign ministry, calls for the lifting of Western sanctions against Russia.
The creation of humanitarian corridors for civilian evacuation, and measures to safeguard grain exports. After disruptions prompted a jump in global food prices last year.
Also, after Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to use Moscow’s nuclear arsenal in the battle. It made plain its opposition to both the deployment and threat of nuclear weapons.On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised China’s initiatives and urged Kyiv and Beijing to work together to end the conflict.
It’s good that China has begun to discuss Ukraine, Zelenskyy stated. “It appears that respect for our territorial integrity and security concerns exists.”
The Ukrainian president also expressed want to meet with Xi Jinping of China, describing it as “essential for global security.”
But, given Beijing’s close relations to Moscow, some of Ukraine’s friends have expressed doubt about China’s commitment to mediating peace.
China was deemed to be ill-suited to broker a peace agreement, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. He told reporters that China “doesn’t have much credibility” because it has failed to denounce the illegitimate invasion of Ukraine. And pointed out that Beijing and Putin had agreed to a “no limits” alliance just days earlier.
China has refuted the assertion that it was “considering giving lethal support” to Russia made by the US.
According to Chinese analysts, Beijing is the “sole honest broker who can help resolve the war” because it has refused to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Macron made his announcement regarding his trip to Beijing immediately after the Chinese foreign ministry announced. That Xi had invited Alexander Lukashenko to pay a state visit from February 28 to March 2.
Longtime Putin supporter, Lukashenko owes Putin for supporting him in 2020. During widespread demonstrations against a presidential election that the Belarus opposition and Western governments claimed was rigged.
Denying the allegations, Lukashenko charged that the West was supporting the demonstrations. In addition to letting Putin invade from Belarusian soil and allowing Russia to train newly mobilised forces in Belarus. He has helped Putin in his year-long conflict with Ukraine.
Considering that the countries announced the formation of a unified regional army in October. Ukraine has expressed fear that Belarus could once again aid Moscow in its war effort.
According to a statement from the Chinese government, Foreign Minister Qin Gang phoned his Belarusian counterpart Sergei Aleinik on Friday. To express Beijing’s willingness to cooperate with Minsk to strengthen their shared political trust.
Additionally, China would continue to assist Belarus in preserving its national security and reject any efforts made by “foreign forces”. This was all to meddle in its domestic affairs or impose “illegal” unilateral sanctions on Minsk. Qin informed Aleinik.
