In the light of the continued conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Chinese leader Xi Jinping raised the bet, intensifying the efforts to resolve the situation. According to Bloomberg, China seeks to become a key player in the end of the war, despite significant criticism from the United States and Europe, which throw Beijing's support for the Kremlin.
The China's Head Xi Jinping is activating efforts in order to finish the war of Russia and Ukraine. Biden can go to a deal with Beijing.
Since both Kiev and Moscow are faced with pressure inside the country and abroad, which demanding to find a way to put an end to the war, China has accepted the first high -ranking official from Ukraine last week from the beginning of the 2022 conflict - Kuleb Foreign Minister.
After meeting with him, the Foreign Minister Van Im said that both sides were signaling his readiness for negotiations, says Bloomberg.
On Sunday, Beijing continued this work, sending his special envoy Lee Huey to Brazil, South Africa and Indonesia to "create conditions for restoring peace talks." These are countries that have also abstained from imposing sanctions against Russia.
The agency writes that a burst of activity emphasizes the desire to gain a significant diplomatic role at a time when Kiev and Europe are preparing for a sharp change in foreign policy by its most important ally: a candidate from the Republican Party Donald Trump has promised to put an end to the war in Ukraine. Jay Di Vance criticized Kiev's support.
China has not changed its position, but sees the opportunity to declare itself as a stronger player, said Alexander Gabev, director of the Eurasian Center of Carnegie in Russia, adding that negotiations can take place this year.
"China is preparing for the next rounds of negotiations," he said, noting that President Joe Biden, who goes, can also try to conclude an agreement to consolidate his foreign policy heritage.
"Beijing wants to get his share of success and position himself so as to play a constructive role and be noted for it," the expert summed up.
