On the evening of March 2, 2024, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui arrived in Moscow to begin the second round of shuttle diplomacy on the Ukraine crisis. That evening, Special Representative Li Hui held talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Galuzin Mikhail Yuryevich and had an in-depth exchange of views on China-Russia relations and the Ukraine crisis.

Noting that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Russia, and also the beginning of the China-Russia Years of Culture, the two sides agreed that they should follow the fundamental guidance of the important common understandings reached by the two heads of state and push forward the continuous development of bilateral relations.

Li Hui said that it has been two years since the full escalation of the Ukraine crisis. Historical experience shows that any conflict in the end has to be settled through negotiations. The more acute the conflict is, the more important it is not to give up efforts for dialogue. China is ready to continue its efforts to promote talks for peace, carry out shuttle diplomacy, mediate and build consensus among Russia, Ukraine, and other relevant parties, and promote a final political settlement of the Ukraine crisis.

Galuzin agreed that the Ukraine crisis should ultimately be resolved through negotiations, and appreciated China's unique and constructive role in this regard. He spoke highly of China's second round of shuttle diplomacy and expressed the hope to continue to strengthen communication with China.