According to journalists, Putin’s decision to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus undermines Xi Jinping’s image as an “effective politician” capable of resolving conflicts.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has put Chinese President Xi Jinping in an “embarrassing position” by deciding to deploy tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil. Bloomberg writes about it.
According to journalists, Xi Jinping is trying to create the image of a strong statesman on the world stage. But Putin only hinders him. For example, Xi helped Iran and Saudi Arabia reach an agreement to maintain diplomatic relations. After that, he turned his attention to the war in Ukraine.
The publication recalled that Xi went to Moscow to negotiate with Putin. In a joint statement, the heads of state pointed out that countries with nuclear weapons should not place them on the territory of other states.
But a few days later, Putin reportedly announced plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus that could undermine Xi Jinping’s authority. The president of the PRC was put in an awkward position, as Beijing wanted to act as an intermediary between the Russian Federation and Ukraine.
The material also says that Xi Jinping does not openly support Russia, but does not criticize it. But he has always made it clear that the use of nuclear weapons is unacceptable.
The publication writes that Putin’s decision may raise doubts among world leaders about how strong of influence Xi Jinping has at the head of the Kremlin. It was assumed that the Chinese leader would contact Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his visit to Moscow, but this meeting has not yet taken place.
Journalists say that if Ukrainian and Chinese leaders spoke, Zelensky could ask Xi if Putin was really listening to him.
Recall that on March 25, Putin announced the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus. According to the president of the aggressor country, Russia also helped Belarusians re-equip aircraft for the use of tactical weapons and supplied them with Iskander missiles.
On March 27, China opposed the deployment of Russian nuclear weapons in Belarus. According to department spokesman Mao Ning, it is important to avoid wars between nuclear powers and reduce strategic risks.
The Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, Oleksiy Danilov, said that the Kremlin chief’s statement on the deployment of nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory shows that Moscow has taken Minsk as a “nuclear hostage”. This leads to destabilization of the situation in Belarus, as it increases the level of negative attitude towards Russia, and especially towards Putin, among Belarusian citizens.
Source: Focus
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