White House Rejects China's Proposed Ukraine Ceasefire Plan.

The White House has rejected a cease-fire in Ukraine, warning that it would legitimize Russia's hold on Ukrainian territory. The statement comes ahead of an expected summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Biden administration has raised concerns that Xi may call for a cease-fire, which would play to Putin's favor. The US has criticized China for failing to condemn Moscow's invasion and violation of Ukraine's territorial sovereignty. The White House has also warned China against supplying Putin with lethal military assistance.