US President Joe Biden described to Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a video conference today “the consequences and consequences” if Beijing provides material support to Russia at a time when it is attacking Ukrainian cities and civilians. the White House.
“The president underlined his support for a diplomatic solution to the crisis. “The two leaders also agreed to maintain open channels of communication in order to manage the competition between our two countries,” the White House said in a press release.
At the same time, a senior US official confirmed that the US president had told his Chinese counterpart that China would face repercussions not only from the US but also from the wider world if Beijing offered material support to Russia in its war against Ukraine.
The official, who briefed reporters on the nearly two-hour communication between Biden and Xi, said the discussion between the two leaders was “immediate, substantive and detailed.”
“We will see what decisions China will make in the coming days and weeks,” he said.
Earlier on Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for an end to the war and the start of talks between Russia and NATO during a meeting with his US counterpart Joe Biden. China’s president has said the war in Ukraine must end as soon as possible, according to Chinese state media. information.
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