Biden to speak with Xi about Ukraine war Friday: W. House

US President Joe Biden will speak Friday with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping about issues including Russia’s war in Ukraine, the White House said.

Beijing has refused to condemn its close ally Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, while blaming the United States and NATO’s eastward expansion for worsening tensions, reports AFP.

“The two Leaders will discuss managing the competition between our two countries as well as Russia’s war against Ukraine and other issues of mutual concern,” the White House said in a statement.