China announces new plan, Russia praises efforts; Moscow accuses Kiev of "bombarding" border

China has announced plans to push for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, amid tensions over the conflict, with Moscow accusing Kiev of shelling the border.

This photo is believed to show an explosion after shelling in the town of Maslova Pristan near the Ukrainian border on June 2. (Source: The Moscow Times)

On June 2, the Chinese government's Special Envoy for Eurasian Affairs Li Hui announced that Beijing is willing to consider sending another delegation to Europe to negotiate a solution to the Ukraine crisis.

“We feel that there is a big gap between the views of both sides,” Mr. Li Hui said during his European tour last month – the first visit aimed at promoting a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine.

According to the Chinese official, Russia appreciates Beijing's wishes and efforts in resolving the Ukraine crisis.

“The risk of escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains high. All parties must ensure the safety of nuclear facilities and take concrete measures to ease tensions,” said Special Envoy Li Hui.

Regarding the developments of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, on the same day, Governor of Belgorod region (Russia) Vyacheslav Gladkov said that a road in the town of Maslova Pristan near the Ukrainian border was shelled, killing two people and injuring two others.

Mr Gladkov blamed Ukrainian forces for the incident, but Kiev has not responded. Ukraine has repeatedly denied attacks on Russian territories.

Meanwhile, the acting mayor of the Smolensk region (western Russia) said that two long-range unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) attacked fuel and energy infrastructure in the area last night, but there was no information about casualties or explosions.

The attacks targeted the towns of Divasy and Peresna near the region's capital Smolensk, about 270 km from the Ukrainian border, the official added, without saying who was behind the attacks.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/tinh-hinh-ukraine-trung-quoc-thong-bao-ke-hoach-moi-nga-khen-no-luc-moscow-to-cao-kiev-ban-pha-bien-gioi-229453.html