Russia and China seek to destabilize global order, claims NSC spokesperson.

National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said that Russia and China are trying to disrupt the international rules-based order established since World War II. The Biden administration will closely monitor the Russia-China summit this week. Kirby expressed doubts about China's intentions regarding the Russia-Ukraine war and hoped that President Xi would communicate with President Zelenskyy. Former Trump National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster noted that Xi's friendship with Putin seems to be getting stronger despite the issues surrounding the Ukraine war.