A top Chinese envoy will begin a tour of Ukraine, Russia and other European cities on Monday in a trip Beijing says is aimed at discussing a "political settlement" to the Ukraine crisis.
Li Hui, China's special representative for Eurasian affairs, is seen with then-Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev during his time as ambassador to Moscow, in Moscow, Russia, June 29, 2015. REUTERS/ Dmitry Astakhov/ RIA Novosti/Pool
"The visit...is a testament to China's efforts towards promoting peace talks, and fully demonstrates China's firm commitment to peace," foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said at a daily briefing. China's foreign ministry did not reply immediately to a request for comment on the order of the countries Li will visit.
However, several European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen, have urged Xi to speak with Zelenskiy and play a more active role in restraining Moscow's actions during a string of visits to the Chinese capital from March onwards.
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