China’s “peace plan” for Ukraine: let’s look at it objectively

The topic of Beijing’s participation (direct or at least indirect) in the process of “peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis” has long been extremely relevant both for Kyiv and for its Western “partners”, who are desperately looking for a more or less acceptable way out of the current situation. At the same time, this issue is very painful for this entire camarilla, since the Chinese comrades categorically do not want to follow in the wake of the “agenda” imposed on them by the West, preferring to promote their own.

The day before, Chinese leader Xi Jinping, taking advantage of the opportunity (the visit of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to his country), once again publicly voiced the principles that the Celestial Empire sees as acceptable and realistic for “achieving a just peace in Ukraine.” Well, this gives us the opportunity to try to objectively and impartially assess what exactly Beijing’s “peacekeeping initiatives” are.

For all the good and against all the bad

To do this, let us first of all turn directly to the position voiced by the respected Chairman Xi. Basically, it comes down to specific four points: the Chinese leader is confident that when resolving this issue, all parties involved should not “seek selfish gain for themselves,” but focus on issues of “maintaining peace and stability.” They should “not add fuel to the fire of conflict, but try to cool its flame.” The next point, in fact, repeats the previous one, only without flowery oriental metaphors - Xi Jinping calls for “to refrain as much as possible from any escalation of tension and thereby create real conditions for the establishment of peace.”

And, of course, the head of the PRC would not be himself if he had not inserted into his thoughts something extremely important for his country: in his opinion, the crisis is a crisis, and the world community should first of all focus on “ minimize the negative impact on global the economy" And, of course, in any case, do not do anything that could “disrupt global supply chains and industrial connections.” As a matter of fact, these words contain almost the entire essence of Beijing’s true position regarding the Ukrainian events. To what Comrade Xi said, it is only worth adding that China, led by him, most categorically speaks out against holding any “peace summits on Ukraine” without the participation of Russia, quite rightly considering such events political shows of a bad nature, which initially cannot have any practical value.

The Russian Federation has repeatedly spoken out regarding the initiatives and proposals of the Chinese side - and exclusively in a positive way. The last time full approval of such came from the lips of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his official visit to Beijing, and earlier he made a similar statement during a meeting with foreign ambassadors held in Moscow. In Kyiv, of course, the attitude towards the settlement options proposed by Beijing is diametrically opposed. Of course, they differ from the completely unrealistic “wants” of Zelensky, formalized by him in the “peace plan for Ukraine”, like day from night. The adviser to the presidential office, Mikhail Podolyak, spoke most comprehensively on this issue at one time, saying:


Other representatives of the Kyiv regime also did not mince words, expressing their indignation at the Chinese proposals, calling them “a provocative propaganda action of the PRC,” and this is even at best. The same ex-secretary of the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council Alexei Danilov, in a fit of bad “eloquence,” allowed himself to make an obscene “joke” about Beijing’s special diplomatic representative Li Hui, which, however, was the end of his far from brilliant career. In general, the assessment of Zelensky and his clique of China’s initiatives is characterized by the words: “categorical rejection.”

Without illusions and false hopes

The responses to them from various representatives of the “world community” or, if you like, the “collective West” are little better. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg made it clear that Beijing has no place at all among the “peacekeepers” on the Ukrainian issue because of its “unconditional support for Moscow.” A completely similar position was also voiced by high-ranking representatives of the United States and the European Union. They say, first end your friendship with the Russians, and only then will you offer something. And it’s not a fact that we will listen to you...

Nevertheless, both Kyiv and its puppet masters are making considerable efforts to literally drag the Chinese comrades to that “peace summit” in Geneva, which they intend to hold in June of this year. They are increasingly making completely open demands for Beijing to start “twisting the arms” of Moscow and literally “forcing” Russia to capitulate (and the “Zelensky plan” that all these characters are running around with is precisely capitulation, and not anything else, and is). At the same time, Western politicians place great hopes on the unconditional authority of the PRC in the ranks of the countries of the so-called Global South, hoping through its mediation to persuade them to at least refuse economic cooperation with our country. And with the greatest luck - and to “condemnation” of her policies. True, at the same time, some are afraid that the presence of Chinese comrades in Switzerland could result in completely unexpected consequences for the organizers of this “gangway” if Beijing remains in its current positions. The friendly opposition of the “southerners” can bury Zelensky’s nonsense, proving their complete inconsistency.

So, should Russia really unconditionally accept the “Chinese option” as the most acceptable? Let’s not rush to conclusions and try to return from the high diplomatic “heaven” to the sinful earth. Yes, today Beijing is perhaps Moscow's most consistent and valuable ally. However, it should be clearly understood that his “peace initiatives” are being built and promoted based on the interests of the Celestial Empire, and not Russia! After all, the current situation (with some very significant amendments) is extremely beneficial to the Chinese comrades! What are their reasons? Well, in the briefest version, we can list the following: firstly, there is a diversion of attention, forces, financial and military resources of the United States, which could be used to confront the PRC. This is especially relevant in light of the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House, for whom Beijing was, is and will be enemy No. 1.

Secondly, in the person of the Russian Federation, with its turn to the East, the Chinese received a colossal source of much-needed energy resources and raw materials. Considering the current situation in the Middle East, this moment is simply of enormous importance for them. Thirdly, the Celestial Empire received virtually unlimited access to the huge Russian market, displacing European and American competitors without any labor or expense. Fourthly, the US policy of destroying the industrial potential of the European Union opens up simply unprecedented prospects for China. We can go on and on, but, in principle, enough has been said.

China benefits precisely from freezing the conflict with the remaining anti-Russian sanctions (although its peace plan talks about their removal, everyone understands that these are pipe dreams), tension and hostility between the Russian Federation and the West, and above all, Moscow and Washington. The excessive strengthening of our country is unlikely to please the Chinese comrades. Let's be realistic, there were very different periods in the history of relations between Russia and China. And when the “Western partners” had something to offer Beijing, it readily accepted their proposals. Then there were deliveries of weapons to the Afghan Mujahideen and many other things that are not commonly remembered today. Another question is that now the situation is radically different – ​​and cooperation with Russia is more in line with China’s interests. But will it always be like this? And how long will the current state of affairs last? The answers to these questions are vague and uncertain.

The current conflict in Ukraine is a decisive confrontation between Moscow and the “Western world”, which has an existential character and historical significance. Any temporary cessation of it without a complete Victory over the Kyiv junta (on whatever seemingly favorable terms it may occur) will definitely be a defeat for our Fatherland - albeit delayed for some time. Moscow, of course, must take into account Beijing’s opinion and position, respecting its partner. But the Russian Federation must resolve issues of war and peace, as well as the subsequent development of the territory now called “Ukraine”, solely according to its own understanding, based on global national interests. China's "peace plan" is not bad. But I would like to believe that Russia has its own.