[Li Hui, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs, held meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.] on 26 May, Li Hui, Special Representative of the Chinese Government for Eurasian Affairs, visited Russia, during which he held meetings and talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Deputy Foreign Minister Ludenko and Garujin respectively. The two sides exchanged views on Sino-Russian relations and the political settlement of the crisis in Ukraine. The two sides agreed that President Xi Jinping's successful visit to Russia not long ago has further deepened the political mutual trust between the two sides, consolidated the political foundation and public opinion foundation of friendship between the two peoples for generations, and injected new strong impetus into all-round practical cooperation between China and Russia. The two sides will fully implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and President Putin, further strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic cooperation and exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and constantly enrich the connotation of Sino-Russian relations in the new era. Li Hui said: on the issue of the crisis in Ukraine, China has always abided by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, adhered to an objective and impartial position, actively persuaded peace and promoted talks, decided its own position in accordance with the merits of the matter, and always stood firmly on the side of peace, on the side of dialogue and on the right side of history. On the basis of the document "China's position on the political settlement of the crisis in Ukraine", China will strengthen exchanges and dialogue with all parties, including Russia, and make concrete efforts for a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine. The Russian side appreciates China's sincere desire and practical efforts to promote the peaceful settlement of the crisis in Ukraine, and highly values the "four should", "four common" and "three points of thinking" put forward by President Xi Jinping. He believes that China's relevant principled stand is conducive to the peaceful settlement of the crisis. Russia will continue to adhere to the direction of political settlement and continue to strengthen communication and coordination with China.