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The idea of China assisting the U.S. in mediating between Russia and Ukraine is viewed as a potentially game-changing development. Whitaker emphasized that Xi Jinping’s strategic role could be instrumental in shifting Russia’s calculus, possibly leading to the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine. The possibility of China exerting diplomatic pressure on Russia or backing efforts for peace could substantially alter the current geopolitical landscape, fostering a new model of multipolar diplomacy.