Zelenskyy's first call with China's Xi since war began brings optimism.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a "long and meaningful" phone call with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, their first known contact since Russia invaded Ukraine over a year ago. The call came after Beijing appointed an envoy to pursue a "political settlement" and as Ukraine is readying its forces for a spring counteroffensive. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to regain all Ukrainian territory and stated, "There can be no peace at the expense of territorial compromises." Analysts expressed skepticism about the prospects for peace, noting that the Chinese statement didn't call for Russia to leave occupied areas or brand Russia as an aggressor.