Russia will help China build up its nuclear capabilities – diplomat Ohryzko

He shared his opinions on Espreso TV’s Verdict with Serhiy Rudenko programme.

"I think that Xi Jinping promised to help Putin balance so that Russia does not drown, so that Russia stays afloat. And Xi Jinping will throw a lifeline in economic terms. Now the Russian energy industry has reoriented itself to China. If the Chinese market for oil and gas disappears, then Russia stops. This is a pass that Xi Jinping is giving to Putin, and he cannot help but take it. Instead, Xi Jinping bargained for his own interest. And this interest is that Russia, as a nuclear power, will help China build up its nuclear capabilities. China seeks to reach the level of nuclear potential of the US and Russia as soon as possible," explained Ohryzko.

The diplomat also added that the Chinese "peace plan" is absolutely unacceptable to Ukrainians.

"As for the 'peace plan', China understands that no one will agree to it. This plan is absolutely unacceptable to us. Because no one in Ukraine will allow anyone to stop where the front line is now. This plan is confetti of a diplomatic and political nature, which is being thrown around to fool people. The Chinese "peace plan" will not work," Ohryzko emphasized.

• On March 20, Xi Jinping had an informal meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow. It lasted 4.5 hours.

• During his meeting with Putin, Xi Jinping said that China would continue to play a constructive role in resolving the "Ukrainian issue." According to the Russian leader, Russia has carefully studied China's "peace plan" and is open to negotiations.