Xi is expected to arrive in Russia where he is set to meet with Putin during his visit. Observers worry Beijing and Moscow are seeking to create a new world order.

Vladimir Putin hosted his "dear friend" Xi Jinping for dinner at the Kremlin on Monday, showing off his relationship with his most powerful ally just days after an international court called for the Russian president's arrest for war crimes in Ukraine.

The White House urged Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to urge Russian President Vladimir Putin to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and end Russia's war against Ukraine. John Kirby, the White House national security spokesperson,

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is in Russia meeting with President Vladimir Putin, now wanted for war crimes. The meeting gives China an opportunity to reinforce its “no-limits friendship” with Russia in an effort to balance American domination of world affairs.

Vladimir Putin and his "dear friend" Chinese leader Xi Jinping planned more talks on Tuesday after a Kremlin dinner where the isolated Russian president showcased his most powerful ally in the face of Western opposition to the war in Ukraine.

The White House's National Security Council spokesman called on Mr Xi to urge his Russian counterpart to withdraw troops from Ukraine. John Kirby said seeking a ceasefire would not be enough. "We hope that President Xi will press President Putin to cease bombing Ukrainian cities,