NSC Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby Says The US Will Reject To Any China-Led Ceasefire in Ukraine

Kirby on Xi meeting Putin: “If there's some sort of call for a ceasefire well that's just going to be unacceptable.”
-> Only US mediated ceasefires are good! pic.twitter.com/4SrnKLBu3o
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Newsweek: As Xi Heads to Russia, U.S. Says No to Any China-Led Ceasefire in Ukraine

As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepared to meet his Russian

counterpart Vladimir Putin for the first time since weeks before war erupted in Ukraine, the White House has expressed opposition to any effort by Beijing to broker a ceasefire in the conflict.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Kremlin confirmed reports Friday that Xi will visit Russia from Monday through Wednesday, with conversations expected to encompass the ongoing war in Ukraine. The visit follows a 12-point peace plan put forth by China last month on the anniversary of the conflict, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire accompanied by talks and an end to sanctions against Moscow.

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WNU Editor: There are reports today that Putin may announce a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to show support for Chinese President Xi's peace efforts to end the war in Ukraine. This US announcement rejecting any proposal for a ceasefire was made Friday. You do not have to be a brilliant analyst to know that Washington is trying its best to circumvent any Chinese progress on this front.