Investing.com - As China increases its efforts to facilitate a peaceful resolution between Ukraine and Russia, Beijing's special representative on Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, embarks on a peace mission this week. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced that Li will visit both countries as well as Poland, France, and Germany for discussions centered around finding a political solution to the ongoing Ukrainian conflict.
Despite these diplomatic endeavors, there are doubts regarding China's capacity to effectively address such an intricate and long-standing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Additionally, concerns have been raised about China's neutrality due to its close relationship with Moscow.
In other related news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled for a visit to the United Kingdom on Monday. The purpose of his trip is primarily aimed at securing more military support in preparation for an expected counteroffensive.
Over the weekend in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region lies Bakhmut – a town ravaged by months-long fighting between Ukrainian forces and mainly mercenary fighters from the Wagner Group. Although it holds minimal strategic value for either side involved in the battle, reclaiming control over Bakhmut has significant symbolic importance for Ukraine after nine months of intense combat.
The leader of Wagner Group has expressed dissatisfaction over insufficient ammunition supplies provided to troops stationed in Bakhmut. This issue has sparked public disputes with the Russian Defense Ministry.