Russia is carefully considering the Chinese proposal for a peace deal in Ukraine, the details of which need to be thoroughly studied. This was said by the Kremlin spokesman in Moscow. Dmitry Peskov: “Any attempt to create a plan that will put the conflict on a path to peace deserves attention. We are paying close attention to our Chinese friends’ plan.
«The details should be the subject of a thorough analysis, taking into account the very different interests of the parties. It’s a very tiring process,” Peskov stressed. «We reiterate – but he then added – that at the moment we do not see any preconditions for starting the question on a path of peace. The military special operation continues. We are moving towards achieving the goals we have set ourselves.” What are the reasons behind the Kremlin’s no to China’s proposed “peace plan”?
What happened
A few hours ago, the Kremlin said it was paying close attention to the 12-point peace plan China for the Russia-Ukraine war that Beijing published last Friday.
“Any attempt to develop a plan that will help put the conflict on a peaceful course deserves attention. We are treating our Chinese friends’ plan with great care,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a press conference in the capital Moscow.
In response to a question about the details of the plan, Peskov said it should be analyzed thoroughly, “taking into account the interests of different parties,” further noting: “This is a very intensive process».
On Friday, China’s Foreign Ministry released a statement detailing Beijing’s position on a political solution to the war in Ukraine, where they are located 12 points were listedincluding respect for the sovereignty of all countries, cessation of hostilities, resumption of peace talks and resolution of the humanitarian crisis in the region.
The plan also calls for keeping nuclear power plants safe, facilitating grain exports and halting unilateral sanctions, noting that “dialogue and negotiations are the only viable solution to the Ukraine crisis.”
The Transnistria goal
Transnistria can matter for a lot more than the Kremlin wants you to believe. Peskov said Moscow is closely monitoring the situation in the breakaway region: Ukraine is planning an “armed provocation” in the region.
«Of course the situation in Transnistria is the object of our greatest attention and cause for our concern,” said Peskov, who reiterated that the situation in Transnistria was “very tense” and explained that it was “caused from outside”.
«We know that our opponents are capable of this, both in the Ukrainian regime and in European countries different types of provocations. We know that well and know this report,” said Peskov.
On Thursday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Ukraine was preparing an “armed provocation” against Transnistria, an unrecognized separatist region internationally recognized as part of Moldova but currently controlled by pro-Russian separatists. The statement said an offensive would take place against Russian forces in the breakaway region, with Ukrainian forces reportedly wearing the uniform of Russian forces.
In response, the Moldovan government said in a statement that the authorities did not confirm the government’s claims Department of Defense Russian.
Isn’t the Russian market enough for China?
China will not be a real negotiator in the war, it is only interested in the interests of one side – Russia. But the Chinese country has something that interests the Russian military: drones and anti-aircraft missiles.
On the other hand, according to the Ukrainian sociologist Mykola Kapitonenko, the war has put China in an awkward position: «China cannot allow Russia’s defeat – or rather, it can allow it, but it will be a very sad event and Beijing wants to prevent it. They want to help Russia, but calls for help come at a price – they don’t want to undermine it their position in the American and European marketsbecause China and its foreign policy are generally based on economic success, on export opportunities in these markets.
At the same time, Beijing is not interested in the fate of Ukraine and, according to expert Kapitonenko, will return to the occupied territories.
A possible reversal by China due to economic reasons and market dynamics does not seem so absurd and the Kremlin would be according to Russian and Ukrainian sources “sniffed” don’t like this option. However, the match is still long.
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