China's special envoy Li Hui has arrived in Kyiv on a two-day visit. Behind closed doors, he now wants to start mediating in Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine. Numerous signs point to more serious efforts toward peace. However, skepticism remains high in the West.
By Felix Lee
Western sanctions have failed to stop Putin's war machine. On the contrary: The IMF sees Russia's economy growing again. It is not least China that has filled the void. Speaking with Felix Lee, economist Gabriel Felbermayr explains why the sanctions are nevertheless important.
By Felix Lee
More than a year after Russian troops invaded Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskiy finally got a call from China's President Xi Jinping. The Ukrainian president continues to hold out hope that Beijing will press Russia to negotiate peace with Ukraine. He does not have many other options.
By Fabian Peltsch
