Russia is ready for talks with Ukraine, Defense Minister Sergei said – America is increasing geopolitical tension
There is big news right now amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia has said that it is ready for talks with Ukraine. However, Ukraine has not yet responded to Russia’s proposal. At the same time, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has made many serious allegations against America. Shoigu said on Monday that the US was stoking geopolitical tensions to maintain its “hegemony”. He also warned about the danger of conflict between major countries.
Addressing the defense forum ‘Xiangshan Forum’ in Beijing, Shoigu also said that the US and its Asia-Pacific allies were undermining stability in the region. It is China’s largest annual event focused on military diplomacy. Shoigu said, “In order to maintain its geopolitical and strategic dominance, America is deliberately weakening the basis of international security and strategic stability.” He said that America and its Western allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) ” Threatening Russia with “eastward expansion”. He said, “The aim of Western countries is to escalate the conflict with Russia and increase the risk of confrontation between major countries. This will have serious consequences.
Russia ready to negotiate with Ukraine if appropriate conditions arise
Regarding Russia’s war in Ukraine, Shoigu said Moscow was ready to negotiate “if the situation warrants”. Zhang Yuxia, China’s second-ranking military officer and vice chairman of the Central Military Commission, inaugurated the three-day event in the absence of General Li Shangfu. Shangfu was removed from the post of China’s Defense Minister last week. He has been away from public for two months. The Chinese government has not given the reason for Shangfu’s removal. Military representatives from many countries are participating in this event. China sees this as an opportunity to increase military cooperation with other countries and demonstrate regional leadership.
China expressed displeasure on America
The US delegation was led by Shanti Caress, the Defense Department’s principal official for China-related matters. Zhang said China is “willing to build military-to-military relations with the United States on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and cooperation.” China had suspended military communications with the US in August 2022, expressing unhappiness over the visit of former US Parliament Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan. Without naming the United States, Zhang criticized “countries that continue to create problems around the world.” He also called for a “political settlement on the Ukraine crisis” and “a resolution by all parties to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.” Called for stopping the violence and immediate ceasefire.
