China's absence from the Peace Summit could be due to pressure from Moscow.
China, which refused to take part in the Peace Summit in Switzerland, again called on Russia and Ukraine to begin direct negotiations as soon as possible rather.
This opinion was expressed by Ukrainian journalist and political analyst Vitaly Portnikov.
Deputy Permanent Representative of the PRC to the UN Gen Shuang emphasized that China calls on the parties to the conflict to demonstrate political will, unite and begin peace talks in order to reach a ceasefire and ceasefire.
“This statement by the Chinese diplomat came almost immediately after it became clear that delegations from more than 90 countries had gathered for the Peace Summit in Switzerland. And among these countries there were also delegations from BRICS member states such as India, South Africa or Saudi Arabia , and Brazil was represented as an observer. Against this background, the complete absence of China, whose government tried to convince the countries of the Global South to boycott the Peace Summit in Switzerland, rather confirmed the political isolation of the PRC itself, which, of course, is always unpleasant to feel.” , – Portnikov wrote.
He noted that Assistant to the President for National Security Jake Sullivanon the sidelines of the summit, he drew the attention of journalists to the absence of China and emphasized that it could be due to pressure from Moscow, as well as Beijing’s readiness to help Russia in restoring its military machine.
“Thus, the Chinese diplomat at the UN had no choice but to again publicize the PRC’s position regarding the need for direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. However, Beijing’s main problem was the tough US sanctions policy in relation to those Chinese firms that help renew and strengthen the Russian military-industrial complex, and therefore prolong and continue Russia’s war against Ukraine,” the message says.
Portnikov also noted that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, during his recent stay in Beijing, warned Chinese President Xi Jinping and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that if China does not stop helping the Russian military-industrial complex, this will be done by the United States itself. .
“And, of course, China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN ended up accusing the United States of spreading lies that China was supporting Russia in its military efforts with the goal is to distract people from the conflict and create discord”,” Portnikov added. .
The rhetoric of a senior Chinese diplomat may indicate that the United States is indeed on the right track with its sanctions against Chinese firms.
“Because neither Putin nor his ally Xi Jinping understand the language of diplomatic statements and warnings, but only the language of concrete actions”, — Portnikov added.
Recall that Zelensky answered, whether he considers China an enemy.
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