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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
China's not in a position to impose a detailed settlement on anyone. All it can do is try and get both sides to the table so that they can figure out the details. Right now that process of figuring out the details is only taking place with soldiers, so if they're willing to try to engage both sides on figuring out the details with non-violent means I don't see a problem with that. As Zelensky said, it's all in what steps follow from the initial proposal. If it fails, it fails, but that doesn't mean it's not worth trying. Ukraine and Russia will still be figuring it out with soldiers if it doesn't work.
The 'work' of contributing constructively rather than trolling?
Perhaps you should read something about the growing division between the West and the rest of the world. Here's something:
United West, divided from the rest: Global public opinion one year into Russia’s war on Ukraine
While Biden is pushing "democracy vs. autocracy" and opinions in Western countries are moving towards a view of a world divided between the Western bloc and a Chinese-led bloc, the rest of the world is looking towards a multi-polar future. This is why there is a new non-aligned movement rising. Most of the world just sees the Western outlook of 'our bloc vs. the other' as a continuation of the historical failure of the Global North to recognize the legitimacy of the many varied sovereign interests and capacities of countries in the Global South and to take them seriously. |
Yes - countries like China, India and Turkey who are more aligned with Russia are more supportive of Russia. (Poll also includes Russia.. which shockingly also supports Russia's side). And countries who want to become world powers - want to see the West lose power.
China and India aren't exactly pals. If China decided to invade India over their land disputes - I doubt they would turn down support from the West.