President Biden of the United States and President Xi Jinping of China held an online summit meeting over the situation in Ukraine, while President Biden warned that China's support for Russia would come at a price, while President Xi sanctioned Russia. It is unclear whether the debate has progressed without breaking the opposition to.
The first online summit meeting between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place on the 18th for 1 hour and 50 minutes since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began.
The White House in the United States issued a statement after the meeting, saying, "President Biden explained the consequences and costs of China's support for supplies to Russia, which is making a brutal attack on Ukrainian cities and citizens." I made it clear that I had warned.
Meanwhile, according to the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, President Xi said in a meeting, "It is the common people who suffer from omnidirectional and indiscriminate sanctions, keeping in mind that Western countries are imposing severe sanctions on Russia. I reemphasized the attitude against sanctions.
He said, "The United States and NATO-North Atlantic Treaty Organization must advance dialogue with Russia and resolve security concerns of both Russia and Ukraine," and the United States should embark on a dialogue with Russia. I urged you.
China has not changed its position toward Russia amid increasing pressure from Western countries on Russia, and it is unclear whether discussions have progressed at this meeting.