During Xi Jinping’s visit to Paris on Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron attempted to achieve harmony in order to win China’s president over for a possible mediation in the Ukraine war. With some success, at least. In addition to various economic agreements in aviation and battery production, Xi at least pledged his support for Macron’s wish for a ceasefire during the Olympic Games from 26 July to 11 August in Paris. If the weapons were actually to be laid down during the Games, it would be a great success for Macron. However, Putin is unlikely to go along with this.