“There is no alternative, it must be China, I’m sure of it,” Josep Borrell told the Spanish newspaper, El Mundo, stressing the need for a mediator to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.“.
He added, “Diplomacy cannot be European or American, Chinese diplomacy has a role to play here.”
Borrell added, “We did not ask them to do that, and they (China) did not ask them either, but since the role must be a force, and neither the United States nor Europe can be it, China can be so““It is clear that the European Union and the United States cannot mediate,” he said“.
Observers see these statements by the head of the European diplomacy as a positive and remarkable development in the path of attempts to search for a way out of the Ukrainian crisis, which is now threatening to plunge the European continent into a devastating war, and multiplying crises looming on its horizon, especially in the crisis of Ukrainian refugees influx of various countries of Europe.
Observers consider that the introduction of Beijing’s name is a “goodwill gesture, and an expression of European seriousness in reaching a peaceful and consensual solution with Moscow,” against the backdrop of the escalation of the crisis between Russia, the countries of the European Union and the United States..
Commenting on the importance of these European statements, and their role in giving priority to the language of diplomacy over the language of sanctions and war, researcher and political writer, Tariq Johar, said in an interview with Sky News Arabia: “Borrell’s statements are a positive indication, undoubtedly, that the European Union has become aware of the extent of the burning crisis.” In the European house.
He stresses that “this is the most serious European and even international crisis since World War II, and is no less dangerous than the Cuban missile crisis, for example. Therefore, it is wise to adopt the logic of dialogue and understand the concerns of the various parties, and not be satisfied with demonizing the other and vindicating oneself, and drowning in the narratives and binaries of the good guys and the bad guys.”
Jawhar continues: “We are talking about a dangerous and costly war that could turn at any moment into a nuclear war that has no winner, and we are not here before a scenario similar to the American nuclear bombing of Japan after the Pearl Harbor attack and Tokyo’s surrender after that. What is currently in place is the collision of major nuclear powers that have ability to reciprocate each other.
He continues: “From here comes the importance of this European call, which serves as a clear signal to China to play its role in calming the situation, and to exercise its role in fostering dialogue between the Western and Russian parties, and Borrell’s mere suggestion of China’s name implies a European desire to avoid escalation and calm, because China is accepted by the Both sides, especially from the Russian side, due to the strong relations between Beijing and Moscow.”
Regarding the chances of success of this call and the extent of China’s response to it, the writer and political researcher says: “In light of the political blockage and the escalation of the language of violence and war with its terrible human cost, it is most likely that it will constitute an entry point for the search for a strong mediation to bring the two conflicting parties closer and sponsor negotiations between them.”
He added, “Beijing is the best option, given its prestigious international standing and balanced relations with various parties, as well as its military and economic power that qualifies it to play an influential role in curbing the perpetuation and chaos of war.”
Johar added: “Beijing will be ready to play a positive and constructive role, but provided that the European Union asks it to do so directly and not just a hint, which will not be long, as I think that European capitals will do their best to put out this fire burning in the old continent’s flanks, which unfortunately is a fire.” fraught with nuclear dangers.
And the man concludes his speech to “Sky News Arabia”, by saying: “At the top of these efforts will be work to involve China in working to stop this war, and to replace it with diplomacy, to solve the aggravating problems.”