War in Ukraine: Russia requested military equipment from China

Russia has asked China military equipment in support of invasion of Ukrainecausing US fears that Beijing may undermine Western efforts to help Ukrainian forces defend their country.

This is reported by the Financial Times response from Washington on Sunday night, citing US officials.

The Russian request concerns “military equipment and other assistance” and has been submitted since the beginning of the invasion. Officials declined to say what kind of Chinese equipment Moscow was requesting.

Another British newspaper source said Washington was preparing to warn allies of the allegations, “amid some indications that China may be preparing to help Russia.”

Other officials have indicated that Russian forces are lacking some weapons.

“The priority at the moment is to ensure that the tense situation does not escalate or get out of control.“, Was the comment of the Chinese embassy in the US for the publication of the Financial Times, as broadcast by Reuters.

On Monday, President Biden’s national security adviser will meet in Rome with Beijing’s top foreign policy official, Yang Jiechi. FT sources say Sullivan will strongly warn China that any attempt to help Russia will have consequences.

Source: News Beast

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