The US government is urging China, in the context of its strategic partnership with Russia, to influence Moscow to end its military aggression against Ukraine and achieve a just peace, according to a statement by US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. Responding to journalists’ questions about Chinese assistance to Russia, the US official commented on Beijing’s role in strengthening the Kremlin’s military machine and providing diplomatic support. “With respect to China, so look, we have seen, as you said, further relationship between China and Russia, and it’s not just with respect t…