China 🤝 Russia: A New Chapter for Peace in Ukraine?
In a world where tensions often run high, China and Russia are making bold moves to change the game. 🕹️ On Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Dmitry Medvedev, chairman of Russia's United Russia party, in Beijing. The big focus? Teaming up to find a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis. 🌍✌️
Xi highlighted the strong bond between China and Russia over the past 75 years, emphasizing how they've carved out a unique path of mutual respect and win-win cooperation. He expressed China's readiness to sync up development strategies with Russia, unlock new levels of collaboration, and bring real benefits to both nations and their people. 🚀
The two leaders didn't stop there. They called for tighter teamwork within international groups like the United Nations, BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Their goal? To uphold a fairer international order and practice genuine multilateralism. 🌐
Xi also urged both the Communist Party of China and the United Russia party to amp up coordination. By doing so, they aim to steer global governance in a direction that fosters consensus among political parties worldwide, especially in Global South countries. 🌎
When it came to the Ukraine crisis, Xi didn't mince words. He emphasized three key principles: avoid the conflict spilling over, prevent any escalation, and steer clear of actions that might fan the flames. China is all about facilitating de-escalation and setting the stage for a political solution. 🕊️
Medvedev delivered a personal letter from Russian President Vladimir Putin and praised the strong China-Russia relationship. He committed to pushing forward the strategic cooperation agreed upon by Xi and Putin. Medvedev also gave a shout-out to China's stance on the Ukraine crisis, acknowledging initiatives like the \"Friends of Peace\" group proposed by China, Brazil, and others. Russia, he said, is down to actively support efforts for a political resolution. 🤞
In a time when the world could use some good news, this partnership might just be the spark needed to light the way toward peace. ✨
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China, Russia call for political resolution on Ukraine crisis
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