The US has urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to press Vladimir Putin on ceasing the "war crimes" being carried out by Russia in Ukraine, reports BBC.
The two will meet again on Tuesday for official talks during Xi's first visit to Moscow since the invasion.
The White House's National Security Council spokesman called on Xi to urge his Russian counterpart to withdraw troops from Ukraine.
John Kirby said seeking a ceasefire would not be enough.
"We hope that President Xi will press President Putin to cease bombing Ukrainian cities, hospitals and schools, to halt the war crimes and atrocities and to withdraw his troops," he said.
"But we are concerned that instead China will reiterate calls for a ceasefire that leaves Russian forces inside Ukraine's sovereign territory and any ceasefire that does not address the removal of Russian forces from Ukraine would effectively ratify Russia's illegal conquests."
Putin has said he will discuss a 12-point plan proposed by Xi to "settle the acute crisis in Ukraine".
"We're always open for a negotiation process," Putin said, as the leaders called each other "dear friend".
China released its plan to end the war last month - it includes "ceasing hostilities" and resuming peace talks.
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