US says China’s support for Russia over Ukraine puts it on ‘wrong side of history’

China claims to be neutral, but its behavior makes clear that it is still investing in close ties to Russia,' state department says

Xi Jinping has assured Vladimir Putin of China's support on Russian sovereignty and security" prompting Washington to warn Beijing it risked ending up on the wrong side of history".

China has refused to condemn Moscow's invasion of Ukraine and has been accused of providing diplomatic cover for Russia by blasting western sanctions and arms sales to Kyiv.