Dialogue and ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, no to the use of nuclear weapons and attacks on nuclear power plants used by civilians: these are the Points Main characteristics of the predicted “China’s position on the political solution to the Ukraine crisis”a document that looks more like a set of positions on de-escalation than a genuine “peace plan” or offer of mediation.
The text, published on the anniversary of Russian aggression in Kiev, contains 12 points and China’s first declaration on civil security, respect for international humanitarian law and opposition to attacks on nuclear power plants. Released by the State Department, it provides for, among other things, rejection of the use or even the threat of the use of nuclear weapons, the end of hostilities, the resumption of peace talks and the lifting of sanctions. The first point is respect for the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of all countries in accordance with recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter.
Secondly, the move away from the “Cold War mentality”: the security of one country cannot come at the expense of other countries and “regional security cannot be guaranteed by strengthening or even expanding military blocs”. Therefore, a common, global, cooperative and sustainable security concept is needed for the long-term stability of the world. The ceasefire and the cessation of fighting are part of the third point: it is necessary to “support Russia and Ukraine to meet” and to resume direct dialogue in order to achieve a global ceasefire. Discussions and negotiations, according to the fourth point, are “the only viable way out”.
Fifth, it is about protecting civilians and creating humanitarian corridors for evacuation from war zones. While the sixth point contains the call to “strictly respect international humanitarian law”, to refrain from attacks on civilians and civilian structures and to encourage the exchange of prisoners. The seventh and eighth points relate both to maintaining the safety of nuclear power plants (no to armed attacks and yes to the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency) and to opposing nuclear weapons (they cannot be used and nuclear war cannot be waged). their use and the mere threat. “We oppose the development and use of biological and chemical weapons by any country under any circumstances.” Grain export guarantees are in the ninth point: “All parties should implement the agreement signed by Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the UN in a balanced, full and effective manner.” Then, on the 10th, no more unilateral sanctions and leverage that “not only fail to solve the problems, but create new ones.” In the eleventh point, the appeal to “the stability of the industrial and supply chains” to protect the global economy. Finally, the request to press ahead with reconstruction after the war.
The position of NATO
“China has no credibility because it never condemned the invasion of Russia and signed an unlimited partnership agreement with Moscow some time before the Russian invasion.” This was stated by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in response to a question about the peace plan presented by Beijing at a press conference in Tallinn. On the possibility of China supplying arms to Russia, Stoltenberg stated, “We don’t see evidence that even minimal military assistance is being provided, but what we are seeing is that there are indications that China might do so.”
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