French President Emmanuel Macron is approaching China with a plan that he believes could potentially lead to talks between Russia and Ukraine, possibly as soon as the northern summer.
Macron has tasked his foreign policy adviser Emmanuel Bonne to work with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, to establish a framework that could be used as a basis for future negotiations, according to people familiar with the plans.AFP
The French strategy envisions talks between Russia and Ukraine happening as soon as this summer if all goes well, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity. It’s not clear if Macron has support for his plan from Kyiv and its allies, many of whom have dismissed ceasefire proposals that would allow Russia to keep territorial gains. Many nations are also sceptical that China can serve as a neutral intermediary given its “no-limits friendship” with Russia.The countries have repeatedly pledged to strengthen ties, including a call on Monday to boost cooperation between their militaries.
Any future negotiations would be dependent on several conditions, including a successful Ukrainian spring offensive that would put Kyiv in a position of strength during any talks, according to the people.
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