The Troubling Implications of Xi-Putin Meeting for the World Order.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin expressed concern over Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin, stating that it sends a "very troubling message" of support for Russia's war in Ukraine. While the US military has not yet assessed China as providing any military aid to Moscow, Austin warned that such support would prolong and potentially broaden the conflict. China has denied providing any weapons to Russia and claims to remain neutral in the conflict, accusing the US of "fanning the flames" by providing military assistance to Ukraine.