Russian President Vladimir Putin, on the eve of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia, said that the aggressor country was allegedly ready for a “political and diplomatic settlement” of the war of conquest it had begun against Ukraine.
Source: Putin’s article in the Chinese edition of “People’s Daily”, the translation of which published on the Kremlin website
Literally: “Russia is open to a politico-diplomatic settlement of the Ukrainian crisis. However, back in April 2022, the peace talks were by no means terminated by us. The future of the peace process depends solely on the readiness for a serious conversation, taking into account the current geopolitical realities.
Unfortunately, the ultimatum demands addressed to Russia only speak of isolation from such realities and disinterest in finding a way out of the current situation.
Details: Putin also thanked China for the supposedly “balanced line of the PRC in connection with the events taking place in Ukraine, for understanding their background and real reasons.”
He also welcomed China’s willingness to “play a constructive role” in resolving the war.
The Russian dictator also assures that his country respects the UN charter and international law.
“Like our Chinese friends, we stand for strict adherence to the UN Charter, respect for international law, including humanitarian law. We are committed to the principle of indivisibility of security, which is flagrantly violated by the NATO bloc. We are deeply concerned about irresponsible and simply dangerous actions that could undermine global nuclear security. Do not illegitimate unilateral sanctions that should be lifted are acceptable,” Putin said.
He also claims that Russia and China allegedly “consistently work in the interests of creating an equal, open, inclusive security system not directed against third countries in the region and the world as a whole.”
Reference: Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s official visit to Russia is scheduled for March 20-22.
background:
- On February 24, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs published the so-called “peace plan” with its ideas for resolving Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- President Volodymyr Zelensky immediately stated that there are points in the so-called “peace plan” of China that can be worked on, he wants with “some thoughts” he doesn’t agree.
- Western politicians have criticized the Chinese initiative. In particular, US President Joe Biden suggested that the “peace plan” proposed by China would benefit only Russia.
- On March 19, adviser to the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Mykhailo Podolyak said that China’s so-called “peace plan” lacks a balanced logic and contains contradictions.
