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China weighs next Ukraine peace mission after first yields little progress

The Chinese envoy who toured European capitals last month seeking to promote Ukraine peace talks said on Friday that Beijing is considering another mission, after acknowledging that his trip may not produce immediate results.

Reuters

China declines U.S. request for a meeting between defense chiefs

China has declined a request from the United States for a meeting between their defense chiefs at an annual security forum in Singapore this weekend, media reported on Monday, a new sign of strain between the powers.

Reuters

Russia, China strengthen economic ties despite Western disapproval

Russia's prime minister has signed a set of agreements with China during a trip to Beijing, describing ties at an unprecedented high.

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Russia and China deepen economic ties amid surge in trade since Ukraine invasion

Russian PM holds talks with Xi Jinping and signs bilateral pacts to further investment, exports and sports cooperation

The Guardian - UK

Russia, China sign economic pacts

BEIJING: Russia's prime minister signed a set of agreements with China on Wednesday during a trip to Beijing, describing bilateral ties at an unprecedented high, despite disapproval from the West of their relationship as the war in Ukraine dragged on.

Bangkok Post

Russian border region Belgorod targeted by overnight drone attacks, says official

A Russian official in the southern Belgorod region bordering Ukraine said Wednesday that the territory was targeted by numerous drones overnight, following an armed incursion into the territory from Ukraine. The news comes after the state TASS news agency cited Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov as saying that Russia would achieve…

France 24

US investigating reports American vehicles used in raid inside Russian border – as it happened

Washington has been clear with Kyiv it does not support use of US-made equipment outside Ukraine, White House spokesperson John Kirby says

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Russia, China seal economic pacts amid Western criticism

Russia's prime minister signed a set of agreements with China on Wednesday during a trip to Beijing, describing bilateral ties at an unprecedented high, despite criticism of their relationship in the West as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Reuters

Russian PM arrives in China for business forum, talks with Xi

China’s deepening economic and political relationship with Russia has not been derailed by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

‘Pro-Russian neutrality’: How Ukraine sees China’s emerging role

Russia’s ally signals a desire for peace, but few are convinced that Beijing has either power or pure motivations.

Al Jazeera

China says Ukraine envoy met with Zelenskyy during talks in Kyiv

China says its special envoy met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during talks in Kyiv earlier this week

The Independent UK

China’s Xi hosts Central Asia summit as Russian influence wanes

The leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are in Xian for a two-day meeting.

Al Jazeera

Central Asia forges ties with China as Xi touts 'enduring' friendship

Central Asian heads of state converged in China's historic city of Xian on Thursday for one-on-ones with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to seal pledges of "enduring" friendship, paving the way for a summit expected to result in a regional pact with Beijing.

Reuters

China's Xi pledges deeper Kazakh ties in times of 'prosperity and adversity'

China wants to further deepen relations with Kazakhstan in times of both "prosperity and adversity", President Xi Jinping told his visiting Kazakh counterpart on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

China's Ukraine envoy due to start Europe trip

A Chinese envoy is preparing to visit Ukraine and Russia, but there appeared to be little chance of a breakthrough to end the 15-month-long invasion

Al Jazeera

Top Chinese envoy heads to Ukraine, Russia in Europe ‘peace’ tour

Li Hui is the most senior Chinese official to visit Ukraine since Russia began its full-scale invasion in February 2022.

Reuters

Top Chinese envoy to visit Ukraine, Russia on 'peace' mission

A top Chinese envoy will begin a tour of Ukraine, Russia and other European countries on Monday in a trip Beijing says is aimed at discussing a "political settlement" to the Ukraine crisis.

Bangkok Post

China intensifies Ukraine peace effort

BEIJING: China will dispatch a special envoy to Ukraine, Russia and other European nations from Monday, as Beijing steps up its efforts for a diplomatic resolution to Moscow’s war.

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The Independent UK

Cleverly says he would welcome Xi Jinping role in Ukraine-Russia peace process

The Foreign Secretary also urged the West to stand by Kyiv even if its spring offensive fails to make a decisive breakthrough.

The News Lens

US Watches With Caution as China Sends Peace Envoy to Ukraine

In just a few months, U.S. officials have pivoted from publicly warning Beijing not to provide material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine to acknowledging there is a role for China to play in brokering peace talks.

Reuters

China's return to global stage checked by national security focus

(This May 8 story has been corrected to change Alfred Wu's title to associate professor, not associate dean, in paragraph 5)

The Guardian - AU

Wagner head says forces to leave Bakhmut next week – as it happened

Yevgeny Prigozhin, who has a history of dramatic statements, says troops will leave fiercely contested city on 10 May

The Guardian - UK

Can China broker peace in Ukraine? Don’t rule it out

Xi Jinping’s courting of both Moscow and Kyiv seems to be making headway, say Rajan Menon and Daniel R DePetris of Defense Priorities

Radio France Internationale

France welcomes Xi-Zelensky phone talks on Russia-Ukraine conflict

France says it supports all dialogue aimed at ending the conflict sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This comes in the wake of phone contact between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.

The Guardian - UK

Xi-Zelenskiy call may have been prompted by ambassador’s undiplomatic comments

The Chinese leader’s surprise contact with his Ukrainian counterpart is suspected to be a corrective move

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