The World Is Changing, But Is Washington Finally Noticing? - Global Research
Global ResearchDec 24, 2022
The Facts
The leaders of China and Ukraine, Xi Jinping and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Wednesday had their first known phone call since Russia invaded Ukraine more than 14 months ago.
Zelenskyy, who for months has expressed an interest in speaking with Xi, said he had an hour-long, "meaningful phone call" with the Chinese leader. He said: "We discussed a full range of topical issues of bilateral relations. Particular attention was paid to the ways of possible cooperation to establish a just and sustainable peace for Ukraine."
The Spin
Pro-China narrative
In contrast to the actions of Western countries — which have added fuel to the fire and dragged out this war by continually supplying Ukraine with weapons — China's desire to remain impartial while seeking to promote a just peace settlement demonstrates good governance. Dialogue and negotiations are the only way to end this tragedy, and China hopes that all parties meaningfully engage in this process to end the war.
Anti-China narrative
Despite China's claims of impartiality, it has only bolstered its ties with Russia throughout this conflict. This ploy of pretending to care about a peace settlement gives China cover while it continues to pursue its relationship with Moscow. This does not reflect serious efforts to bring the war to a close.
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