Ukraine’s statement from China and Russia

During Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia, the leaders of the two countries called for the cessation of conflicts in the Ukraine crisis and the resolution of the problem through dialogue.

Following yesterday’s talks between Chinese leader Xi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, a joint statement on strategic cooperation between the two countries was released. In the statement entitled “Deepening Coordination of Comprehensive Strategic Cooperation in the New Era and Resolving the Ukraine Crisis Through Dialogue”, the parties emphasized that the best way to resolve the issue is through dialogue and stated that the steps that will increase the tension, prolong the conflict and cause the crisis to get out of control.

In the joint statement, the leaders implicitly criticize the attitude of the US and Western countries in the crisis, stating: “The parties are against any country or group of countries obtaining military, political and other advantages by harming the legitimate security interests of other countries.”

In the statement, it was noted that the Russian side stressed its commitment to return to peace talks as soon as possible, and appreciated China’s willingness to play a constructive role for the political and diplomatic solution of the Ukraine crisis and its suggestions to the regard. affair.

“The parties stressed the importance of respecting the legitimate security concerns of all countries, avoiding confrontation between the blocs and fueling the approach by fire for the resolution of the Ukraine crisis. The parties are against measures that will increase tension, make the conflict worse and even get out of control. The parties oppose any unilateral sanction not approved by the Security Council of the United Nations.
In the statement, Xi and Putin called on the international community to support constructive efforts towards peace.

Putin: WEST AND kyiv ARE NOT READY FOR PEACE

On the other hand, the Russian leader, Vladimir Putin, expressed a more defined position on the continuation of the peace talks in the joint press conference held after the signing of the declaration.

Stating that many of the provisions of the peace plan put forward by China are compatible with Russia’s approaches, Putin said: “We believe that (the proposals) can be taken as the basis for a peaceful solution when Kiev is ready with the West. But so far we do not see that they are prepared for it, ”he said. (AA)