Ukraine: A path to peace with parallel counteroffensive preparations? | DW News

A long-awaited call between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Chinese President Xi Jinping has been hailed as an important step by both NATO and Kremlin officials. Both sides welcomed Wednesday’s discussion - which ran nearly an hour, but Russia says the aims of its so-called ’special military operation’ in Ukraine must still be achieved. The Chinese foreign ministry says it will send a delegation to Kyiv to seek a political settlement to the crisis. The conversation between Xi and Zelensky is considered a step forward in strengthening their diplomatic ties. In his phone call with Zelenskyy, President Xi mentioned a peace plan. Is this a good time for Ukraine to discuss peace with Russia? Subscribe: For more news go to: Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: ►Twitter: ►Instagram: