Calay News
According to the White House, the Chinese initiative for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kiev in Ukraine would be the “ratification of Russian conquest.” As international tension continues to escalate, Russia has used Ukraine as a battleground in its pulse against the West, and while some countries have taken sides, others, such as China, have tried to remain neutral.
The Chinese foreign minister urged Moscow and Kiev to engage in peace talks, but the United States rejected the idea of a ceasefire at this time, as they believed it would only benefit Russia and consolidate their positions in Ukraine. Instead, they believe Russia could rebuild and upgrade its forces to restart attacks against Ukraine in the future. The upcoming meeting between Chinese and Russian leaders in Moscow to sign agreements to strengthen the two countries’ “comprehensive partnership” and “strategic relationship” raises concerns in the United States.
Chinese diplomats have asserted that their government is trying to practice multilateralism and improve global governance, and while they have defined their role in the conflict as neutral, they have not condemned the offensive. Western leaders have accused China of providing Russia with diplomatic cover and of considering arms deliveries to Russia. Geopolitical experts have explained that China wants to have as many supporters as possible and to assert itself as a major political force on the international scene.
