Biden Speaks with Chinese Dictator Xi Jinping in Video Call as Russia Continues Escalating War in Ukraine

President Joe Biden spoke with Chinese dictator Xi Jinping in a video call on Friday, as Russia continues escalating its war in Ukraine.

The exchange lasted 110 minutes as the United States President was expected to press for China not to assist Moscow economically or militarily.

But it remains unclear whether Biden elicited any commitment from the Chinese not to side with Russia.