Foreign Minister Lavrov told the Chinese envoy that Russia was ready to resolve the conflict with Ukraine, but accused Kiev and the West of obstructing negotiations.
"Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov thanked China for its balanced stance on the Ukraine crisis, and welcomed Beijing's willingness to play an active role in solving this issue," the Russian Foreign Ministry said on May 26. Reported on the meeting between Mr. Lavrov and the Chinese government's special envoy for Eurasian affairs Li Hui in Moscow.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Foreign Minister Lavrov and Mr. Li discussed the situation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the prospects for resolving the crisis.
The Russian side reaffirmed its commitment to a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict, but "notes the serious obstacles posed by Ukraine and the Western sponsors to the resumption of peace negotiations." jar".
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov shakes hands with Chinese special envoy Li Hui before their meeting in Moscow on May 26. Image: Russian language
The meeting between Mr. Li and Foreign Minister Lavrov was part of the Chinese diplomatic mission's European visit to resolve the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Previously, Mr. Lee went to Kiev and met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba on May 17.
After the meeting, Ukraine's Foreign Ministry announced that it would not accept any peace proposals regarding territorial concessions to Russia. In a later statement, China's foreign ministry said Mr. Li told Ukrainian officials that "the parties need to build trust and create conditions to stop hostilities and start negotiations".
China in February announced a 2-point peace plan for the Ukraine crisis. China has vowed to work towards a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine as soon as possible, insisting that negotiations are the "only solution" to the conflict.
Mr. Li served as ambassador to Russia in 2009-2019, becoming the longest-serving Chinese ambassador in the country. During Mr. Li's time as ambassador, Chinese President Xi Jinping made nine official visits to Russia.
A few months before the end of his term, Mr. Li was awarded the Friendship Medal by President Vladimir Putin for his contribution to strengthening Russia-China relations.
Nguyễn Tiến (Follow TASS, AFP)
