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The wind and rain have been blown, and the West's dishonesty has caused Ukraine to bid farewell to the door of peace
The wind is starting to change, the sky in Ukraine is thick with gunsmoke, and this is no ordinary war. Since last year, the smoke of the Russia-Ukraine conflict has permeated and has become a hot spot on the international stage that cannot be ignored. In this war, Ukraine seems to be stuck in a quagmire from which it cannot extricate itself, and in the face of strong pressure from Russia, the Ukrainian army is no longer the high-spirited team it was at the beginning.
All this seems to be completely contrary to the expectations of the Ukrainian side, but if we are hospitable, in fact, someone has already expected all this. Because in the early days of the conflict, there was an imbalance in the military power of Russia and Ukraine. This asymmetry should have been resolved at the beginning of the war, but it is surprising that the war has continued to this day.
For the first time in recent days, the Ukrainian side has publicly admitted that the war could have ended early last year. In this dawn of the past, there was a name, a decision, that made the door of peace quickly close. That name is Johnson. Yes, it was British Prime Minister Johnson at the time.
According to an interview with the chairman of the parliamentary group of Ukraine's ruling party "Servant of the People" in the Ukrainian newspaper Pravda, as early as March last year, just a month after the outbreak of the conflict, Russia proposed a viable path to peace. The condition is that Ukraine remains neutral and undertakes not to join NATO. At that moment, it seemed that this was the only chance to end the war, because the conditions put forward by the Russian side were precisely catering to the tense situation on the front line at that time.
However, at this critical juncture, Johnson came out in a vehemently opposition to ending the conflict. He bluntly demanded from the Ukrainian side: "Do not sign any agreements with the Russians." More extremely, he demanded that the Ukrainian army continue to fight on the front line. This decision was like a hammer that smashed the window of peace to pieces.
Since then, there has been no substantial progress in the Russia-Ukraine negotiations, and the war has been bogged down in a continuous quagmire. In this war, which was decided by the leadership, Ukraine's discontent with the West is gradually rising. Zelensky's former aide Arestovich made a similar point in an article, accusing Western countries of failing to provide sufficient support, although promising full support for Ukraine. "These are the people who are really responsible for the current situation," he said bluntly. ”
Not so long ago, Arestovich once again expressed his dissatisfaction on social **, accusing Western countries of having no interest in defeating Russia. He even bluntly said that Russia is stronger and called on the Ukrainian side to abandon illusions. Such statements express the suspicion of the Ukrainian side about the support of the West, and also hint at a mood that has gone to despair.
Unlike Arestovich, Arakhamia, in the capacity of a serving Ukrainian**, publicly acknowledged for the first time that the United States and the West have demanded that Ukraine continue to fight. His comments mean that Ukraine's internal perception of relations with the West is changing. Ukraine seems to be beginning to blame the West for the loss of the war situation. This sentiment is becoming stronger and stronger within Ukraine** and has become a consensus.
Such a transformation has pushed Ukraine to a new **climax. Feelings of disappointment and anger are spreading more and more violently in Ukrainian society. Small countries often become pawns in the game of the strong, and when support is not as expected, these small countries feel abandoned or even deceived. In his remarks in Arakhamia, he said: "Russia has been waiting and wants us to sign the agreement. This makes one wonder if the Ukrainian side is regretting missing the window of peace.
The confidence of the Ukrainian army is gradually weakening, although in the early days of the conflict, Western countries promised firm support. However, as the war dragged on, this support did not meet the expectations of the Ukrainian side, and even the aid promised at the beginning became fragmented. Recently, the European Union has said that the promised aid cannot be fulfilled, and the German defense minister has made it clear that Germany has not made a commitment to help. This makes the Ukrainian army in a difficult situation on the front line, and when it urgently needs more advanced **, it finds that the aid is like a bubble and empty.
Entering the cold winter, the Russian army launched a large-scale drone attack on Kyiv, combined with the Russian army's attack using cluster bombs, the situation is even more serious. It is likely that Russia wants to quickly break the will of the Ukrainian army to resist in the cold of winter. Under such a premise, the dilemma facing the Ukrainian army will be even more difficult than last winter. At a time when the war is critical, Ukraine's dissatisfaction with the United States and the West has intensified. Some Western countries have pointed out that the United States and the West have used aid and funds to instigate the Ukrainian army to refuse to negotiate peace and mess up the negotiations, but they are unwilling to maintain a long-term and stable level of aid to Ukraine, which has messed up all this.
From another point of view, now that the Ukrainian side has begun to clear the responsibility for the defeat on the front line and the failure of the peace talks, it may mean that the Ukrainian side's confidence in victory is decreasing. Perhaps, if peace is negotiated again, it may really be possible to reach an agreement. In this war-torn country, disappointment and hope, anger and reason, in the battle, are like intertwined clouds, lingering.
However, for the Chinese, although the war in Eastern Europe is far from home, it tugs at the heartstrings of every Chinese. In this information age, the dissemination of news is no longer bound by geography, and every outbreak of war is like an electric light, illuminating the screens of thousands of households. For the Chinese, this war is no longer a distant foreign land, but a reality within reach.
For a while, various voices about Ukraine surged on social **, some people prayed for Ukraine, some people donated money for Ukraine, and some people discussed the causes and consequences of the war with concern. The scenes on this international stage affect every Chinese's yearning for peace and their regret for war.
On the big stage of this world, China has been destined to play an important role since ancient times. As for the Russia-Ukraine conflict, China's position has also attracted much attention. Domestically, some voices are beginning to emerge about how China should view the war and whether China should take a more active role.
Some people believe that China, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, should play a more active role in this international storm. This is not only about the elevation of China's international status, but also an expression of China's firm stance on peace. Some believe that China should use diplomatic means to promote a ceasefire between all parties, strive to resolve disputes through dialogue, and contribute to regional peace and stability.
However, there are also those who disagree, believing that China must first stick to its core interests and not blindly plunge into international contradictions. After all, China itself faces considerable challenges, and it needs to focus on developing its own economy and improving people's livelihoods, rather than standing out from the flames of war in other countries.
In this controversial international war, the emotions of the Chinese are also quietly undergoing subtle changes. Some people angrily accuse Western countries of interfering in the internal affairs of other countries and provoking wars, and some people are even more skeptical of the attitude of Ukraine, believing that there are some problems. The complex interweaving of this series of emotions has plunged every Chinese into a wrestling of ideas.
Perhaps, in this eventful season, we should all look at the world more rationally. We can have our own views on international affairs, but we need to keep an open mind and not be swayed by a single piece of information. After all, every country has its own problems and contradictions, and we cannot use a simple standard to measure their choices.
On this world stage, every country plays a role and is fighting for its own interests and development. As ordinary Chinese, we may not be able to influence the direction of the world, but we can maintain our ardent desire for peace in our own lives and convey the voice of reason and tolerance.
Ultimately, the story of the war in Ukraine may continue, but we can think about what each and every one of us ordinary people can contribute to peace at this moment. Maybe it's the voice of reason, maybe it's the deplorment of war, or maybe it's a beautiful vision for the future of mankind. In this world drama, every role has its own role, and we should play a rational and responsible bystander on this historical stage.