Kremlin: Biden calling Xi a 'dictator' shows U.S. unpredictability
On Wednesday, the Kremlin responded to U.S. President Joe Biden's characterization of his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, as a "dictator," highlighting what they perceived as inconsistencies and unpredictability in U.S. foreign policy.
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- Published Date: 01:22 | 21 June 2023
- Modified Date: 01:22 | 21 June 2023
The Kremlin on Wednesday said that U.S. President Joe Biden's reference to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as a "dictator", shows the contradictions and unpredictability of U.S. foreign policy.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia had "bad" relations with Washington and "very good" ties with China.
Beijing hit back at the United States on Wednesday, saying Biden's remarks were absurd and a provocation, in an unexpected spat immediately following efforts by both sides to lower tensions.
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