New world order: China and Turkey want to mediate Ukraine crisis

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

China, Turkey and France are trying to play a role mediating the Ukraine crisis.

While France’s role is not unique historically, it has partnered with Russia since the 19th century and generally views US policy with skepticism. But the rising role of Turkey and China as potential mediators is historic.

This symbolizes a shift in world power away from US hegemony and the “new world order” promised by US president George H.W. Bush to a world that is multipolar and where a rising China may soon mediate conflicts in Europe.

What we know so far is that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Saturday highlighted the urgent need for a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis, according to Anadolu Agency, a Turkish state-run news agency.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/new-world-order-china-and-turkey-want-to-mediate-ukraine-crisis/ar-AAU5Zou

[padah513]

1. This is a Putin issue

He's the provocateur. If they want to mediate they need to start with him

[Chainfire]

2. Yea, France views American policy with skepticism...

Without us, they would be voicing that in German. Save a country twice in 30 years and it really gives them a dose of the ass...

If China and Turkey can work out a fair and just peace that leaves Ukrainians in control of their country, more power to them. Let someone else play the world's policeman for a while. Perhaps our defense industry just can migrate to Istanbul or Beijing.

[Irish_Dem]

3. China has some motives here I bet.

[Ghost Dog]

4. Yes. From the (Chinese) horse's mouth:

... Noting that the world faces once again the danger of division and confrontation, Wang said certain big power is reviving the Cold War mentality and stoking confrontation between blocs.

"Only when countries row the oars together and cheer up each other, rather than undercut and come after one another, can we overcome the current challenges and sail into a bright future," he said. "In this process, the role and action of major countries are critically important," he added.

To make the world a better place, major countries must lead by example, countries must work in sync, and China and Europe must play their part, Wang said. "We expect all major countries to take the lead in supporting multilateralism, living up to their international commitments, acting on the purposes of the UN Charter, and contributing to world peace and development," he said.

"We all must guard against and oppose any attempt for a 'new Cold War', and strive for a world of enduring peace," he said...

http://en.people.cn/n3/2022/0220/c90000-9960513.html

[PortTack]

5. And what does Ukraine have to say about it? Geez