White House: Meeting between Xi and Putin did not give hope
Kirby, the White House National Security Council Coordinator of Strategic Communications, answered questions from reporters at the daily news briefing. Speaking about the joint statement issued by the Russian and Chinese presidents after their meeting in Moscow, Kirby said: “The two sides said that the purposes and principles of the UN Charter must be followed and international law must be respected. . So we’re okay with that, too.” saying.
Kirby noted that the relevant UN articles would mean that Russia should withdraw from the territory of Ukraine, another UN member. Defending the view that China should pressure Russia to withdraw from Ukraine if it wants to play a constructive role, Kirby said Beijing “imitates Russian propaganda” regarding the war.
“I DON’T THINK IT GIVES YOU HIGH HOPES”
Noting that the talks between Xi and Putin did not result in anything that could change the course of the war, Kirby said: “I don’t think today’s meeting gives us high hopes that the war will end anytime soon.” saying. Kirby said that the Russian side’s claims that “it is Ukraine and the West that are ready to negotiate but reject it” are absolutely false.
Kirby, when asked about the possibility of Ukraine moving closer to negotiations under Chinese mediation, replied that if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy believes a “just peace” can be achieved, the United States will support such a move. Kirby stressed that they will not support a ceasefire if it is already at the expense of Ukraine.
“EVERYTHING THAT PUTIN SAID I FIND A GREAT DOUBT”
Expressing that the US has serious concerns about China’s stance on a number of issues, including its claims in the South China Sea, intellectual property theft and its support for Russia, Kirby stressed that it attaches importance to keeping the communication channels with China.
Kirby, arguing that Putin is trying to convince African countries that “the West is the cause of the food and energy crises,” said: “If I were a leader in Africa, I would be very suspicious of everything President Putin said about finances, guarantees of economic or energy aid.” It would be welcome.” he used the phrase.
Saying that Iran provides a large number of UAVs to Russia, Kirby noted that defense relations between the two countries are gradually increasing. Kirby assessed that this is dangerous not only for Ukraine, but also for the peoples of the Middle East.
Kirby, on the issue of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen’s possible visit to the US, stated that such visits between the parties were “not unusual.” Kirby said these were not official visits. (AA)