During his state visit to Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin the peace plan he has proposed to end the war in Ukraine. This initiative consists of twelve points, which Putin had promised to review. The Chinese position advocates for a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine and emphasizes the respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries. It also calls for a ceasefire, resumption of peace talks, resolution of the humanitarian crisis, and protection of nuclear power plants. Furthermore, it seeks to ensure the stability of industrial and supply chains and reconstruction of Ukraine after the war. Jinping also invited Putin to visit China in 2023, and China is willing to provide help in the reconstruction of Ukraine.
Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, during his state visit to Moscow the peace plan he devised to end the war in Ukraine.
It is an initiative that consists of twelve points and that the highest Russian authority had promised to review.
The document, presented on February 24 on the occasion of the first anniversary of the conflict that Russia started in Ukraine on Putin’s orders, outlines the Chinese position “for a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine.”
The pillars of the Chinese initiative are:
1. Respect for “the sovereignty of all countries” and “its territorial integrity”.
2. The abandonment of the “cold war mentality” and respect for the “legitimate security concerns of countries”something that Beijing has reiterated since the invasion began, in reference to Russia.
3. A ceasefire and a call to “moderation” to “prevent the crisis from deteriorating further or even getting out of control.”
4. The resumption of peace talks, given that “dialogue and negotiation are the only viable way out to resolve the crisis.”
5. The resolution of the humanitarian crisis, “effectively protecting the safety of civilians” and “establishing humanitarian corridors for their evacuation from war zones.”
6. Support for the “exchange of prisoners between Russia and Ukraine” and the cessation of “attacks on civilian facilities.”
7. The protection of the safety of nuclear power plants and the cessation of “armed attacks against nuclear power plants”.
8. “Strategic risk reduction,” which includes an emphasis that “nuclear war should not and cannot be fought.”
9. The guarantee of the export of cereals, in which the United Nations must “play an important role”.
10. The cessation of “unilateral sanctions” for “not solving problems, and may even create new ones,” according to Beijing, which has expressed its opposition to sanctions against Moscow since the beginning of the war.
11. The protection of the stability of industrial and supply chains, which includes a request to all parties to “oppose the politicization and instrumentalization of the world economy”.
12. Support for the reconstruction of Ukraine after the war, something to which China is willing to “provide help”.
Invitation to Putin to go to China
Let us remember that on Monday Jinping invited his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to visit China in 2023.
“Yesterday I invited President Putin to visit China this year at a convenient time for him, as China will host the third international forum under the Belt and Road Initiative this year,” Xi said, according to the agency. TASS official.
Xi said that the new Chinese premier, Li Qiang, will give priority to developing the partnership with Russia.
In conclusion, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s peace plan to end the war in Ukraine has gained momentum with his recent discussion with Russian President Putin during his state visit to Moscow. The twelve-point initiative emphasizes the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, abandoning the cold war mentality, and resuming peace talks. Furthermore, it highlights the need to protect civilians and nuclear power plants and to support the reconstruction of Ukraine. It is a comprehensive plan that advocates for peaceful coexistence and emphasizes cooperation instead of confrontation. Moreover, the invitation for Putin to visit China in 2023 underlines the importance of strengthening partnerships and developing relationships between these two countries. Let us hope that this initiative helps in achieving long-lasting peace and stability in Ukraine.