Le président américain Donald Trump praised on Wednesday the attitude of China and Russia during the war against Iran, believing that their respective leaders, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, had adopted a position of neutrality which had helped to calm the situation.
Speaking after the adoption of a ceasefire agreement ending the conflict, Donald Trump stated that Beijing and Moscow had not obstructed American efforts to limit Tehran's nuclear ambitions. He added that this stance had played a positive role in the resolution of the crisis.
“I simply want to thank them because they have greatly improved the situation,” the US president stated. He described Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin as "neutral" actors during the hostilities, emphasizing that they had not sought to thwart the action taken by Washington.
These statements come at a time when relations between the United States, China, and Russia remain marked by deep disagreements on numerous international issues. Despite these tensions, the Trump administration seems to believe that the two powers have shown restraint in the conflict with Iran.
The war, which sparked serious concerns about a possible regional escalation, ended with a ceasefire agreement presented as a significant step toward de-escalation. However, the full details of the agreement and its long-term implications remain to be clarified.
Donald Trump's remarks demonstrate a desire to highlight a rare convergence of interests between Washington, Moscow, and Beijing on a major international security issue. It remains to be seen whether this occasional cooperation will translate into a more lasting rapprochement between the three powers on other geopolitical issues.
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