Posted on 03/13/2023 9:50:43 AM PDT by SeekAndFind
SINGAPORE— Chinese leader Xi Jinping plans to speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for the first time since the start of the Ukraine war, likely after he visits Moscow next week to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin , according to people familiar with the matter.
The meetings with Messrs. Putin and Zelensky, the latter of which is expected to take place virtually, reflect Beijing’s effort to play a more active role in mediating an end to the war in Ukraine, some of the people said.
"The meetings with Messrs. Putin and Zelensky, the latter of which is expected to take place virtually, reflect Beijing’s effort to play a more active role in mediating an end to the war in Ukraine, some of the people said."
All of this suggests that Beijing's role as an influential mediator, at a moment Washington has remained resistant to seriously pursuing peace in Ukraine, is gaining traction in both Moscow and Kiev.
The closely watched and controversial plans of Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit President Vladimir Putin in Russia is taking shape quickly, with Reuters reporting Monday it will happen next week, citing unnamed sources.
If accurate, this will be a much earlier timetable than previously expected, following a Dec. 30 video call between Putin and Xi wherein the invitation to visit Moscow was initially made.
Officially both sides are keeping mum on the reports that the visit is coming next week. "As a rule, announcements of official foreign visits are coordinated synchronously by mutual agreement of the parties," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said in a briefing. "When there is such readiness, we will let you know."
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Another embarrassment for Bidet in particular and the US in general if Xi is able to do this on top on the Saudi Iran warming.
How can Biden turn the Chinese down? The ChiComs own Biden and his entire crooked regime.
Xi Jinping the great peace maker? We’re in big trouble.
RE: Xi Jinping the great peace maker? We’re in big trouble.
If he ever succeeds in Ukraine, He’ll get the Nobel Peace Prize ( including his mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran ).
Of course, Trump’s role in the Abraham Accords will be ignored and forgotten.
Zelensky expressed rare openness.
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To being hung, if he gives up one inch of Ukraine including Crimea to the Russians.
China wants to maneuver and gain special access to Ukraine food production.
Our historical role, the U.S. will seek to mediate the current war in Ukraine. And try to seek a peace deal. But Military–industrial complex wants us to fight to the last Ukrainian so we can make a lot of money out of it.
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