“I expect to meet Xi”: Volodymyr Zelenskyy it comes from the pillars of Hercules of the west and opens to the dragon. “China has started talking about Ukraine and that’s not a bad sign. But after the words we need to understand what steps will follow,” said the President of Ukraine in his response to the press conference Kyiv to a question about Beijing’s peace plan.
Dialogue and truce between Russia And Ukraine, No to the use of nuclear weapons and attacks on nuclear power plants for civilian purposes: these are the main points of the announced “China’s Position on the Political Resolution of the Ukraine Crisis,” a document that looks more like a set of positions than de-escalation is real “peace plan” or a mediation offer. The text, published on the anniversary of“Russian invasion ofUkraine, To Kyiv, contains 12 points and China’s first declaration on the safety of civilians, respect for international humanitarian law and countering attacks on nuclear power plants.
Published by the State Department, it provides for, among other things, rejection of the use or even the threat of using nuclear weapons, the end of hostilities, the resumption of peace talks and the lifting of sanctions. The first point is respect for sovereignty, independence And territorial integrity of all countries in accordance with recognized international law, including the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter. In second place is the task ofCold War mentality: A country’s security must not 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 so that they 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 is the protection of civilians and the creation of 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 on the ninth point: “All parties should implement the signed agreement Russia, Turkey, Ukraine And U.N. in a balanced, complete 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 protect “the stability of the industrial and supply chains”.global economy. Finally, the request to press ahead with reconstruction after the war.
The answer from Kyiv leave a window open for negotiations. “The plan includes respect for territorial integrity, even if theUkraine, and this coincides with our interests. As well as issues of security and respect for international law. We have to work on that together China”, added the Ukrainian President. “Certainly there will be negotiations” and “we hope that there can be a peace summit” in which “as many partners as possible take part”, he continues zelensky, He noted that today “there is more interest in achieving the kind of peace we want. We have the international community on our side,” he stressed. “We did our part, but Russia only took aggressive measures,” the Ukrainian president said. Zelensky took note of this, also in light of the recent vote in theUnited Nations General Assembly, that the world doesn’t stop here“West.
A fact of great geopolitical importance, expressed in his declaration of intent, i Latin American countries and from‘Africaas well as China and theIndia, subscribe to the peace formula proposed by Kyiv to end the war with that Russia. Calling for a summit with Latin American leaders, Zelenskyy said Kyiv should take steps to build ties with African countries. L’Africaa continent strongly characterized by the presence of Chinese dragon”. Meanwhile, yesterday the group of G7 met a year after starting conflict in Ukraine ended on a very hard note: the G7 “will never recognize” those of the annexed regions Russia and threats of “very harsh sanctions” for anyone who will help Fly.
But the pacifist people don’t give up, they conquer hundreds of squares with rainbow flags Italy and in Europe and lights up the night of this first war anniversary with her torches. “Create the “truce”,” wrote the supporters of the extraordinary march PerugiaAssisi what happened the night in between 23 and the February 24th “It means stopping the fighting and encouraging military de-escalation. We know it’s difficult but necessary. For this, we must make every effort to preserve it. Achieving the “ceasefire” requires authority, vision, proposals (able to offer all parties to the conflict a better tomorrow than yesterday), willingness to work together and the power of persuasion. It will take the pressure off many. No country can do it alone, but everyone can and must try their best. Italy could be the first country to openly promote the proposals Pope Francis“.
“A year ago the absurd war against l‘Ukraine. Let’s stay close to the battered Ukrainian people who continue to suffer and let’s ask ourselves: has everything been done to end the war? Peace on rubble will never be a true victory.” He repeats it Pope Francis in a tweet marking the anniversary of the start of the war. Give peace a chance. The song of John Lennon and from Plastic ono band (1969) was the soundtrack and poster for Mobilization Day sponsored by Europe for Peace. Completely successful day. Which in Italy will end today in Rome with a torchlight procession in the Piazza del Campidoglio. There “People’s Diplomacy” intertwined with those of states.