Chinese top diplomat arrives in Moscow for talks on a peace plan

Wang Yi travelled yesterday to Russia, according to the Russian newspaper Kommersant, but one source told Reuters how he is expected to reach the country in a short time, writes Sky News.

The main goal of his visit is to increase Beijing's role in the Ukrainian dispute”, the paper wrote, adding that “Talks are ahead to speed up resolution of the crisis, which is increasing the cost of Beijing in relations with the West”.

However, this news is expected to alert the West, amid concerns that China may offer military aid to Russia.

The United States has expressed concern about Beijing's relations with Moscow, saying that “is closely following this matter”.

Last week, at the Munich Security Conference, Wang accused the US of breaking international norms with “hysterical behaviour”. /Periscopi/