Lavrov again mentioned China, stating that it must be included in the security guarantees for Ukraine, otherwise Russia will not accept
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov reiterated Russia's bottom-line conditions for a post-war security mechanism for Ukraine.
He clearly stated that Russia does not accept any international security arrangements excluding Russia, and he specifically mentioned China, believing that the minimum guarantee also needs to be guaranteed by the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, otherwise Russia will not accept it.
Lavrov mentioning China is not an attempt to pressure China, but rather a public acknowledgment of China's constructive role as a responsible major country in issues of peace and security.
In fact, from the beginning of the conflict, China has consistently maintained a position of advocating for peace and promoting dialogue, issued position papers, promoted political solutions, and repeatedly advocated for the construction of a peace framework at the United Nations.
In the stage where the post-war arrangements have not yet been finalized, whether China joins any security mechanism depends on whether it helps achieve truly sustainable, balanced, and universal security.
Although Russia's remarks have a strong tone, they essentially convey recognition of China's consistent neutral position, rather than misunderstanding.
At the same time, Russia's stance also reveals the limitations of the so-called Western proposals from a side perspective. Some European countries' proposed security mechanisms are often based on NATO member states, which not only exclude Russia but also lack participation from countries in the Global South, obviously failing to meet the requirements of the principle of indivisible security.
China's position of non-alignment, non-confrontation, and not targeting third parties contrasts sharply with this confrontational security system.
Lavrov's statement can be seen as a response to China's peaceful path. He did not require China to express support for Russia's position, but emphasized that only in arrangements involving key countries such as China and Russia, security would have legitimacy and sustainability.
Previously, when Putin met Trump, he mentioned "China may join," and now Lavrov again mentioned China, which is actually a confirmation of China's consistent international sense of responsibility, and reflects the trend of the global security structure moving towards multipolarity.
China has no obligation to get involved in other countries' wars, nor will it become a tool of any camp, but China has the willingness and ability to promote the formation of a just and reasonable peace mechanism at critical junctures.
No matter how the situation in Ukraine evolves in the future, China will always adhere to the direction of prioritizing peace, dialogue, and political solutions, not being swept up or misled.
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