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After Putin-Xi Call, US Expresses Concern Over China's Ties With Russia

A State Department spokesperson said that Beijing claims to be neutral, but its behavior makes clear it is still investing in close ties to Russia.

After Putin-Xi Call, US Expresses Concern Over China's Ties With Russia

US State Department said that US is concerned by China's alignment with Russia.

Washington:

The United States is concerned by China's alignment with Russia as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. State Department said on Friday after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a video meeting.

"Beijing claims to be neutral, but its behavior makes clear it is still investing in close ties to Russia," a State Department spokesperson said, adding Washington was "monitoring Beijing's activity closely."

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