The ambassador noted that no matter how the international situation changes, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era will continue to move forward at a higher level under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state.
XinhuaNet
China has already proposed a peace settlement, although it does not address important details such as whether Russian troops would withdraw.
The Japan Times
Xi's trip follows diplomatic coup on Saudi-Iran detente
Reuters
Source: Oleksiy Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council, on the 24/7 national joint newscast on 17 March, Interfax-Ukraine
Ukrainska Pravda
A ceasefire now is effectively the ratification of Russian conquest,
President Xi's state visit to Russia is a milestone for China-Russia relations in the new era. It will inject a strong impetus into bilateral relations, and push forward bilateral relations to continuously develop at a high level,
Putin may be about to find his 'Chinese wish list' is wishful thinking
CNN
White House seeks softer tone on China ahead of Putin-Xi meeting
NBC News
Analysis: China's Xi takes 'diplomatic dance' to Russia
Reuters
Xinhua Headlines: Xi's Russia visit to navigate bilateral ties, boost global stability
XinhuaNet
What Xi and Putin want to gain from their joint meeting
The Hill
China leader Xi to visit Moscow in show of support for Putin
The Independent
Xi, Cast as Peacemaker, Wades Into Russia’s War in Ukraine
The New York Times