Daily Memo: China-Russia Talks, Iranian Naval Plans

Beijing is positioning itself as a mediator between Moscow and Kyiv, but so far has little to show for it.

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Chinese mediation. China reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine during a meeting in Moscow between Chinese special representative Li Hui and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin. Li, who previously visited Russia in May to try to mediate a settlement, will also visit Ukraine, Poland, Germany and France this week. […]

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